Las Vegas Police Will Ignore NFL's New Rules

Las Vegas police union leaders have announced their refusal to comply with the NFL's newly implemented access policy for Allegiant Stadium, asserting that the league lacks the authority to enforce such rules. Steve Grammas, president of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, stated that discussions with NFL security officials took place just hours before the Raiders' preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. The union made it clear that officers would only use wristbands for entry, rejecting any requirement for photo identification or biometric data. Grammars emphasized that both the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Sheriff Kevin McMahill supported the union's position. The department had previously issued a statement backing the union when the issue first emerged ahead of the Raiders' game against the Dallas Cowboys. "We made it very clear we weren’t going to bend on this issue," Grammas remarked, highlighting the firm stance taken by law enforcement. In response to the situation, the NFL has not yet provided a comment but had previously outlined its security plan, which all 32 teams are expected to adopt. The league stated that access photos would solely be used for identity verification and emphasized the importance of collaboration with public safety partners to ensure a secure environment on game days. The NFL expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Las Vegas police and indicated a willingness to address any concerns regarding the new credentialing system aimed at enhancing stadium security.