Here are some responses to a recent Security Beat e-mail poll and to senior associate editor Paul Rothman's commentary in the December issue, “There Is No Pro-Active Security Against A Mob Mentality,” examining the security implications of the NBA brawl that spilled into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills in November.
“The most simple way to keep brawls out of the stands is to PROVIDE A TRANSPARENT PLASTIC WALL BETWEEN THE STANDS AND THE GAME AREA. It's like what they use for squash tournaments. This way the spectators in the viewing gallery are still able to participate in the game and cheer for their side. Obviously this doesn't prevent a brawl [among] the spectators themselves, which in fact happens more often than the recent NBA fiasco [in which] both the players and the spectators let off steam.”
— ASHISH SHAH, India
“I think probably the best way to keep the players in and the crowd out of the court is some type of barrier. IN CHILE, THE POLICE USE CROWD CONTROL BARRIERS THAT ARE L SHAPED — there is a long floor side which does not permit them to be pushed over. I'm sure they can come up with something nice in a clear material that will not obstruct the view.”
— CARLA HAUSCHILDT, Puerto Rico
“Sports brawls have hurt their various sports, caused injuries, and diminished the industry's stature. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE GETS KILLED, and then it will be too late. Athletes whose conduct becomes dangerous need to be dealt with both consistently and firmly. Fans need to be arrested and prosecuted for their bad behavior too.An attack on an officialby an athlete should result in permanent dismissal, without any appeals.”
— JIM HORN, Winnetka, Calif.
“SPORTS BRAWLS” ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR SOCIETY. No amount of camera systems or access control systems or police presence is going to deter these heinous acts. The incident you speak of is just one of thousands of instances across the world. Our social mores are the key to the curbing of this type of occurrence. They have been attacked by permissiveness, and lack of enforcement of current societal laws.”
— SCOTT REAMES, Oklahoma City
Your opinions are very important to us at Access Control & Security Systems. To offer comments or suggestions, please send an e-mail to editor Larry Anderson at landerson@primediabusiness.com. Please be sure to include “Letter to the Editor” in the subject line. Readers may sign up for the weekly Security Beat e-mail newsletter by visiting www.securitysolutions.com
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