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Vesty t1_jdier2r wrote

Reply to comment by cooldude_4000 in Zappala threatens to keep Kennywood from opening if it doesn't comply with security demands by cooldude_4000

Yeah I can’t really think of any significant security differences between what the park does and say the stadiums. If they’ve taken steps to address the fence line I don’t know what else he could be asking for. I can’t help but think this is re-election “tough on crime” grandstanding.

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Ready_Panda t1_jdiqxc8 wrote

He wants the entire park covered by a net to stop drones

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the1999person t1_jdix2mb wrote

Actually a dome would be better. Something that blocks out the UV rays so you don't have to worry about being sunburned for being at the park all day.

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Clerk18 t1_jdjneps wrote

It would smell so bad!

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the1999person t1_jdjofjx wrote

It already smells bad, people sweating in the heat. Pissing or shitting themselves in line for the Raging Rapids.

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anonymouspoliticker t1_jdj85xd wrote

I think there's one really obvious significant security difference between the stadiums and the park: the park had a shooting inside it a few months ago.

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StarWars_and_SNL t1_jdixnx4 wrote

The park security has definitely decreased in the last few years.

It used to be that all bags had to be checked, etc. The process to get through the gate is a breeze now.

Not that gate security would have done much to prevent last year’s violence.

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Vesty t1_jdj1uqn wrote

Because they started using the new style detectors that don’t require bag checks. Disney and other parks also use them these days. Even the Pirates just announced they’re switching to them and don’t require bag checks anymore. Don’t see the DA threatening to shut down the Pirates opener.

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LockelyFox t1_jdjgnmp wrote

I recall from when the shooting happened, a bunch of people who worked there said those detectors either didn't work properly or the employees aren't trained to use them.

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milkmanrichie t1_jdizezp wrote

They did upgrade the metal detector, which was supposed to stream line the process and be safer. I can not confirm if it is in fact safer.

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