Alcohol Limited by SFPD to Stop Violence
Violence related to alcohol abuse and over consumption at professional sports events has been a huge topic of concern in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inebriated fans are getting into fights with inebriated fans of opposing teams and people are getting seriously injured as a result. At games where rivalries between teams are particularly hot, security has been heightened and authorities are taken extra steps to ensure the safety of all involved.
Stopping the Violence at SF Football Games
The National Football League’s new chief of security met with San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to discuss the recent violence at a San Francisco 49ers versus Oakland Raiders game and to come up with a plan to stop the violence going forward. One of the plans they came up with: limiting alcohol intake and tail gaiting at future games in order to avoid alcohol abuse and all the risks that come with it. This means that no alcohol will be served during the fourth quarter of future games in order to help those who drank during the first three quarters to sober up in time for their departure –and inevitable run-ins with fans of the opposing team. Also, no tail gaiting will be allowed once the game has begun, though tail gaiting is allowed before the game begins as long as the usual rules are followed. After kick-off, however, all parking lot gatherings will be shut down.
Additionally, there will be DUI checkpoints set up near the stadium exits to make sure that everyone driving is under the legal BAC limit and more security officers will be on duty during the game as well as patrolling the parking lot to make sure that fans are following the new rules.
Violence at Sporting Events Due to Alcohol
San Francisco isn’t the only place where drunk fans are violent with one another and causing serious injuries, but a number of recent events have caused authorities and residents alike to recognize that the problem requires attention. At one game, there were multiple fights reported in the stands and another incident in which a man was beaten until he was unconscious in one of the stadium bathrooms – then two people were shot in the parking lot of Candlestick Park. At another game, one fan was beaten so bad that he remained in the hospital for weeks receiving medical care.
Alcohol abuse is common around sporting events – whether you attend in person or watch the game at home. If games are just one of many rationales for drinking too much with the result of negative consequences at home and at work, then alcohol abuse is a problem that can be treated at an alcohol rehab. Call now to find out how we can help here at Michael’s House.
