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“You can never be complacent:” Increased security at Lambeau Field after terror attacks in Paris
"You can never be complacent:" Increased security at Lambeau Field after terror attacks in Paris
GREEN BAY -- There was increased security at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15th as the Packers returned home to face the Detroit Lions. This, after at least 129 people lost their lives in terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th. One of the planned attacks occurred at a stadium just north of Paris -- during a France vs. Germany soccer game.
The Packers reached out to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security following the Paris attacks.
A spokesperson said teams are being told there is no known threat to NFL stadiums -- but still, fans noticed an increase in security on game day Sunday.
Increased security at Lambeau Field
"You can never be complacent," Steve Ohde from Chetek said.
"Security is much higher this game than it's been at other games we've come to this year," Ohde said.
Ohde let his teenage sons go into the stadium Sunday ahead of him -- comforted by the extra police presence, yet confident fans have always been safe at Lambeau Field.
"I really do. I know all these people around me and behind me will keep my children safe," Ohde said.
Increased security at Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Packers and the NFL issued the following statement:
"We were at the busiest gate, the Oneida Gate. They were 'wand-ing' everybody at the bottom of the stairs before they came in. It was good to see. You felt comfortable," Jennifer Nelson from Green Bay said.
"The measures we took were to increase the safety and increase the security -- but not necessarily coming and goings from the game," Aaron Popkey, director of public affairs for the Green Bay Packers said.
In fact, Popkey said the biggest impact to fans would be merely getting inside, which took a few extra minutes for most on Sunday.
"NFL venues, including Lambeau Field have been stepping up their safety enhancements going back several years," Popkey said.
"I wouldn't send my children in if I didn't think they were safe," Ohde said.
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