TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Those in attendance for Wednesday night’s Indiana State men’s basketball game may have noticed an extra layer of security when entering the building.
“They are Opengate weapon detection systems or security screening systems,” said Indiana State University’s Chief of Police, Ian Loomis. “They are meant to provide fast entry into events without people having to empty out their pockets from things like cellphones and keys. It differentiates between everyday items and weapons.”
Loomis said that these new security systems will now be used at every entry point at Hulman Center for sporting events. Loomis explained that there isn’t one specific reason for the change. They have been planning the upgrade for some time.
He said these systems add an extra layer of comfort and a smoother entrance for visitors.
“We want to provide a safe area not only for our athletes, but our students, staff, and community to come to and enjoy the events that are going on and provide as safe an area as possible for them,” said Loomis.
Multiple year season ticket holder and Vigo County Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard was in attendance for ISU’s most recent home game and said he thinks the school is making the right move.
“We appreciated the added security, and I think that it is great that ISU is being proactive by implementing this,” said Clinkenbeard. “It was easy as we just walked right in, and it didn’t seem to hold anybody up at all. I thought it went really well.”
Loomis said that they plan on using these systems at other events on campus in the future.
