BC Place is beefing up its entrance security measures

Increased public security screening procedures are coming to one of Vancouver’s premier sports and entertainment venues.

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In a move it says are part of its efforts to “improve the guest experience upon entry,” BC Place said that starting this month, security screenings will include the use of hand-held metal detectors.

Failure to participate in screening will result in denial of entry.

On its website, BC Place said it is “committed to providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience” and invites everyone to “help make events at BC Place an experience that is welcoming and respectful for all guests, as well as those working during events.”

BC Place added that any guest not respecting the Code of Conduct “may be removed from the venue and may be subject to arrest by law enforcement.”

GUEST ADVISORY: We’re working to improve the guest experience upon entry! Starting this month, security screenings will include the use of hand-held metal detectors. Guests are reminded to ARRIVE EARLY to all events to avoid possible delays on entry. https://t.co/jUkkxXiTH5 pic.twitter.com/Tdk2uNQCvH

— BC Place (@bcplace) April 5, 2019

The move comes after Rogers Arenas implemented metal detectors as part of its security screenings in recent years.

A full list of the Code of Conduct is available on the BC Place website.