Security (Read 784 times)

[tiroto]

Just read thread titled "hijix turn 2" and I spoke to one of the security boys yesterday about ensuring that the view of the track between turn 1 and 2 is unobstructed for embankment spectators. It is the disabled people who are obstructed by people who continue to stand on the fenceline.
Here's some other helpful hints for the security boys:

- Search bags at entrance for alcohol
- Circulate among spectators & investigate disturbances and evict drunken louts using force if necessary
- answer questions, and provide information during circulation re security
- Warn persons of violations including people obstructing spectators views of racing by standing on fenceline,
-smile!

Looking forward to an awesome couple of days racing!

[artnmotion]

Search bags for alcohol?

I walked straight thru the gate with a blue and white box that had "Corona" written on the side and that didnt get searched. Your allowed alcohol at Paradise Valley.... lets just hope people eventually dont ruin it for the rest of us by becoming dickheads because of alcohol. i enjoy taking a box up and drinking while watching racing

[Dirt_Fan]

Great post, very constructive and i feel would solve alot of the issues.
Im unaware of numbers and cost of having security staff but an event of this nature and size would call for a medium sized force and as you say to be constantly roaming.
Hopefully they dont have any issues with unruly people, over heard a very heated argument between parking staff and a spectator who refused to move his car.

[mike004]

Didnt there used to be a sign on the ticket box about alcohol?? ie no alcohol??

[artnmotion]

I definately hope the security do a decent job otherwise as mentioned it would be nuts if we have to ned up paying $5 for 1 beer, and also the reputation it leaves rotorua if people get away with crap like fighting and abusing people as read in the "turn 2 hijinx" thread.... sucks that there is ALWAYS... and i mean ALWAYS a small group that wrecks it for everyone