St. Lucie County families should be aware of new security measures being implemented at school sporting events. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 To increase safety, only clear bags and small bags the size of a palm or smaller will be allowed at these events. Additionally, admission will be limited after the third quarter of games. School officials will also be implementing the use of handheld metal detectors at the entrances to all football games. This decision was made following a recent incident at a Fort Pierce Westwood Academy football game, where someone yelled “gun,” causing panic and causing the game to be stopped. After the incident, the St. Lucie County Sheriff reported that no guns were found. These new measures are intended to ensure the safety of students, staff and attendees at school sporting events throughout the county. Get the latest news with the WPBF 25 News app, available for download here.
St. Lucie County families should be aware of new safety measures being implemented at school sporting events.
Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25
For added safety, only clear bags and palm-sized or smaller bags will be permitted at these events, and attendance will be restricted after the third quarter of games.
School officials also plan to implement the use of handheld metal detectors at the entrances to all football games.
The decision comes after a recent incident at a Fort Pierce Westwood Academy football game when someone yelled “gun,” sparking panic and forcing the game to be called off.
After the incident, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office reported that no gun was found.
These new measures are designed to ensure the safety of students, staff and participants at school sporting events across the county.
Get the latest news with the WPBF 25 News App. Download now here.