October 1st, 2011
10:10 AM ET

Packers introducing new security measure at Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers say they'll be the first team in the NFL to screen fans with hand-held metal detecting wands when the team hosts the Denver Broncos this Sunday.

The wands, which will replace pat-downs as the primary method to screen people as they enter Lambeau Field, are similar to those used by the Transportation Security Administration at airports around the country.

The measure is being implemented at the recommendation of the NFL, team representative Aaron Popkey said.

The Packers' director of security and risk management, Doug Collins, said the procedures will increase the safety of fans at the stadium. He advises fans to arrive at Lambeau earlier than in the past, since it may take more time for Green Bay police officers to perform the enhanced inspections at the gate.

Pat-downs may still take place if officers notice anything suspicious, Popkey said.

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  1. Mmmmm

    If they ever do a pat down on me they will definitely encounter buttered buns...

    October 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Report abuse |
  2. touchme

    ^^ @ Mmmmmmm,

    I remember going to the drive-in movies with the family when i was younger, my mom would pop a bunch of popcorn and fill milk jugs with cola or tea....talk about being broke! and those WERE the good ole days 😉

    October 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Report abuse |
  3. banasy©

    @Mmmmm:
    A dinnerplate terrorist? Lmao! You are nothing if not inventive!

    @touch me:
    Our car always had the broken speaker, lol, but you're right: good times!

    October 1, 2011 at 2:05 pm | Report abuse |
  4. PatrickB

    The wands are actually sniffing for concealed cheese.

    October 1, 2011 at 2:20 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Mmmmm

    it beats james brown's pappa's got a brand new bag...

    October 1, 2011 at 2:23 pm | Report abuse |
  6. bobcat2u.

    Looks like the guy in the picture is getting knighted.

    I dub thee Sir Cheesehead.

    October 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm | Report abuse |
  7. Jazzzzzzzz

    This Someone brought made crave, want, desire... Gods word , now I'm being told that I'm letting the Devil get to him somehow?
    It HURTS ME , do you understand ? to hear that from someone I LOVE so much, HURTS ME
    Bye all
    This is wayyyyyyyyy over due

    October 1, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Report abuse |
    • gay

      Stfu! My godd people .....im aware of the typo btw. is the chupacabra gonna get you next? Come on.

      October 1, 2011 at 6:49 pm | Report abuse |
  8. Imglad

    Think I'll just stay home and watch it on TV. Altough before you know it we'll have to go through a pat down just to be allowed to enter the living room, and of course we won't be able to through with the remote. Those things can be deadly just ask that crazy kid on You Tube.

    October 2, 2011 at 9:33 am | Report abuse |
  9. Imglad

    I think I need to go back to English 101.

    October 2, 2011 at 9:35 am | Report abuse |
  10. leeintulsa

    I took my daughter to see clash of the ti tans at the admiral twin drive-in here in tulsa – one of the last drive-ins in the country. It was featured in The Outsiders. Shortly thereafter, it burned to the ground 🙁 they're rebuilding it.. Bigger.. Better.. Metal..

    And they don't use speakers anymore – you tune your radio to a certain station

    October 2, 2011 at 10:59 am | Report abuse |
  11. banasy©

    Well, that's progress, I guess...we have one in Chesterton, IN and also near Monticello, IN. I haven't been to a drive-in in *years*!
    I'd love to go, again...my Blazer has reclining seats!

    October 2, 2011 at 1:24 pm | Report abuse |
  12. WAHOOPPYPDINDLDOOBERG

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    October 2, 2011 at 6:03 pm | Report abuse |
  13. Packers Hall of Fame

    Is this just for games or do they receive the same checks when trying to get into the Packers Hall of Fame (http://packershalloffame.com) on a weekday too?

    November 2, 2011 at 12:46 pm | Report abuse |
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