A's to Use New Security Procedures for Remaining Home Games, Starting Thursday
Team Adheres to MLB League-Wide Mandate in Using Metal Detectors
Adhering to a new Major League Baseball league-wide mandate, the Oakland A's will begin using a walk-through metal detection system for fans entering O.co Coliseum for all remaining home games beginning Thursday night when the team hosts Minnesota at 7:05 p.m. MLB teams will implement a similar league-wide system that is currently in place for all NFL and NBA teams.
The A's recommend that ticket holders enter O.co Coliseum when stadium gates first open to allow ample time for this new security procedure. Gates will open at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, 4:30 p.m. Friday, and 11:05 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Similar to airport security, fans will have their bags searched and will need to empty pockets of keys, cell phones and other items before walking through a metal detector. The A's have not changed any of their current policies on carry-in items, as referenced in the "A-Z Guide" on the A's web site, www.oaklandathletics.com. However, it is suggested that fans minimize the amount of items they bring to the ballpark.
This new procedure will continue through any potential 2013 post-season games, and for all future regular season games.