The president of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, Steve Grammas, is raising concerns over the new credentialing policies implemented by the NFL for police members working games this season. One of the main issues Grammas has with the policies is the request for biometric data, including a picture of themselves, to be submitted on an app in order to gain clearance to do their jobs in specific parts of Allegiant Stadium.
Grammas has voiced his worries that the biometric data collected could potentially end up in the hands of individuals who are anti-law enforcement and support agendas contrary to the principles of law and order. He emphasized that this could pose significant risks for law enforcement members and compromise their safety and privacy.
Grammas recommended that the NFL maintain its previous policy, where officers were provided with wristbands or proxy cards for access instead of requiring the submission of biometric data. He believes that this simpler process was more effective and less intrusive than the new protocols being enforced.
Implications for Raiders Home Games
While the police union is currently still allowing officers to work Raiders home games, including the upcoming preseason matchup against the Cowboys, Grammas made it clear that if the biometric data policy becomes mandatory, he will advise officers to cease working the games. This potential standoff could create significant issues for the Raiders organization during the season.
Attorneys from both the police union and the NFL are currently in discussions to try and resolve the disagreement over the credentialing policies. However, as of now, there has been no final resolution reached on the matter. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been contacted for further information on the situation.
The clash between the Las Vegas Police Union and the NFL over credentialing policies highlights the importance of privacy and security concerns for law enforcement members. The outcome of the negotiations between the two parties will have significant implications for the upcoming Raiders games and the working relationship between police officers and the NFL. It remains to be seen whether a compromise can be reached to address the valid concerns raised by the police union regarding the collection and use of biometric data.
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