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<p>WILKES-BARRE TWP. &#8212; Walk-through metal detectors will be in place Wednesday for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game at the Mohegan Sun Arena, and a clear-bag policy will take effect Jan. 1.</p><p>Arena manager SMG said the measures are designed to increase the level of safety provided to patrons and employees.</p><p>The walk-through metal detectors will be in place at every arena entrance for all events, beginning with the game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers that starts at 7:05 p.m.</p><p>Although the bag policy won&#8217;t be enforced for a few weeks, arena guests are encourage to adhere to it in the meantime.</p><p>Enhanced security procedures are becoming commonplace in the concert and event industry. In addition to the arena, Beaver Stadium in State College has a clear-bag policy. Concertgoers nationwide at most nonprofessional sports venues can expect to see additional security measures in the near future.</p><p>&#8220;The safety of our guests as well as our employees is of the utmost importance to us,&#8221; said SMG General Manager of Mohegan Sun Arena, Brian Sipe, in a press release. &#8220;We strongly believe that most venues will be implementing these policies in the near future if they haven&#8217;t already and we want to be at the forefront of this change in security policy in public venues like ours.&#8221;</p><p>The clear-bag policy will help alleviate time that security officials spend searching various compartments of purses and concealed bags. Fans are always encouraged to arrive early to upcoming events to allow enough time for parking and entering the venue.</p><p>According to the policy:</p><p>&#8226; Bags that are clear and measure 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches or less or one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc or similar) will be permitted inside the venue with personal belongings such as medical items, coats, cameras, binoculars and child care items. For select events, including Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game, iPads and other mobile tablets will be allowed.</p><p>&#8226; A wristlet with or without a strap no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches by 1 inch will also be allowed inside the venue without being placed into a clear bag and is subject to search upon arrival.</p><p>&#8226; Items such as glasses, wallets and keys should stay in a guest&#8217;s pocket when passing through the metal detectors.</p><p>&#8226; Backpacks, fanny packs, purses, diaper bags, camera bags or briefcases will not be allowed in the arena.</p><p>&#8226; Babies may be brought in using soft baby carries or a sling.</p><p>A full list of prohibited items is listed on the arena website under <a href="http://mohegansunarenapa.com/policies/" target="_blank">building policies</a>.</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">Walk-through metal detectors will be in place Wednesday for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, and a clear-bag policy will take effect Jan. 1. </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/web1_TTL092917arena-3.jpg</photo0><caption0>Walk-through metal detectors will be in place Wednesday for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, and a clear-bag policy will take effect Jan. 1. </caption0><photoCredit0>Times Leader file photo </photoCredit0></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Jerry Lynott</p><p>jlynott@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta><p><strong>READ MORE </strong></p><p>Learn about the list of prohibited items by scanning the TL Step Inside logo attached to this story using the Step Inside app on your smartphone.</p></factboxMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Jerry Lynott at 570-991-6120 or on Twitter @TLJerryLynott.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Enhanced security measures announced at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza