Parking Lot Security
In the wake of several parking lot assaults this year, including a stabbing and two assaults outside the main gate at Qualcomm Stadium, more people are looking at parking lot safety. One strategy that has reduced parking lot issues in Oakland has been the positioning of Police by the parking lot flaggers so patrons see the police presence. Police also patrol the lot in pairs using bikes, on foot, and using horses. Part of the effort is to identify inappropriate conduct, but also to prevent binge drinking. San Francisco has developed several strategies to encourage people to stop tailgating and enter the stadium including random distribution of vouchers, suite upgrades, and even pregame field passes so fans would not be tailgating into the middle of the game.