LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division and union officers mentioned they object to NFL entry insurance policies to sure areas of Allegiant Stadium, and the union has urged its officers to not work Raiders dwelling video games after this weekend if the brand new association stays in place.
The NFL is utilizing facial-recognition expertise this season for these credentialed for video games, together with for gamers, media and distributors. The Las Vegas Police Protecting Affiliation, with the backing of the division, mentioned they’re involved such expertise compromises the officers’ privateness.
Police have requested the NFL to let officers put on wristbands, as has been the case in earlier seasons. Police will put on wristbands when Las Vegas hosts the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason sport Saturday evening.
“We need to see what they carry to the desk for modifications,” union president Steve Grammas mentioned. “[Privacy is] what all people’s involved about — taking our private data and sharing it with distributors and groups.”
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The union mentioned on social media on Thursday the league additionally desires private data akin to fingerprints, dwelling addresses and telephone numbers.
The NFL issued an in depth clarification of the brand new coverage, which was examined in six stadiums final season. The league mentioned entry photographs can be used solely to confirm the particular person’s id and for no different function.
“We acknowledge the significance of our public security companions and respect their efforts to make sure a protected gameday surroundings,” the NFL mentioned in a press release. “We have had productive conversations with the LVPPA and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division about our modernized, safe credentialing system for all working workers. The credentialing system will improve safety at our stadiums, and we look ahead to working with all stakeholders to deal with any questions or considerations raised.”
Las Vegas police mentioned in a press release that Sheriff Kevin McMahill backs the union’s “place in opposition to the proposed modifications in NFL credentialing.”
The Nevada Republican Occasion additionally weighed in by expressing assist for the police.
