Pasco County Schools has installed new safety procedures for all sporting events.
From now on, only clear plastic, clear vinyl and clear Ziploc bags will be permitted.
No other bags of any kind will be permitted, including backpacks, fanny packs, purses and duffle bags. Some exceptions will be made for diaper bags, medically-necessary bags, and school/professional photographers’ camera bags.
Meanwhile, no re-entry will be allowed into games if a patron leaves, and no tickets will be sold after the beginning of the fourth quarter for football and basketball. Parking lots will be cleared immediately after games, and no loitering or after-parties will be allowed.
The rules were developed in conjunction with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office after violence occurred at two Florida high school football games this season, and after surveying other school districts that are implementing similar procedures.
For more information, visit Pasco.k12.fl.us/comm/new_event_security_procedures.
