LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The energy for Texas Tech\u2019s big game against BYU on Saturday continues to grow as one of the Top-10 College Football Playoff ranked games in the country, with thousands of fans heading to Lubbock.<\/p>\n
The Lubbock Police Department is reminding everyone to be smart as they prepare to tackle game day. LPD Chief Seth Herman estimated 60,000-70,000 people will be at the game this weekend. According to Texas Tech\u2019s website, the Jones AT&T Stadium can accommodate a little more than 60,000 fans.<\/p>\n
Chief Herman believes crowds will be similar to the night riots broke out on Broadway when the Texas Tech Men\u2019s Basketball team advanced to the NCAA championship in 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t anticipate anything that large this go around, but please understand we will make the appropriate allocations to ensure that nothing of a riotous nature will transpire,\u201d Chief Herman said.<\/p>\n
LPD is planning to devote 20 or 30 additional officers to help with the game. They will come as either foot patrol or LPD\u2019s Mounted Patrol Unit.<\/p>\n
The Texas Tech Police Department is also \u201cenhancing\u201d its security protocols for the weekend. It gave the following statement to KCBD:<\/p>\n
The Texas Tech Police Department, in coordination with local and state partners, is working to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors this weekend. As with every home football game, game day is an \u201call-hands-on-deck\u201d effort that involves extensive planning and collaboration among law enforcement, emergency management, Texas Tech Athletics and many others.<\/p>\n
With the added excitement surrounding ESPN\u2019s College GameDay, additional staffing and enhanced security measures will be in place through the weekend.<\/p>\n
Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early and follow all posted traffic and parking instructions. As always, if you see something that doesn\u2019t look right, report it to law enforcement immediately or call 911.<\/p>\n
The biggest tip from LPD to have a good game day – follow the law. If you\u2019re drinking at the game, do so responsibly and plan ahead. Fans should also know their limit when it comes to drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you consume alcohol and lose, or tend to lose, control of your mental or physical faculties than you should stay at home,\u201d Chief Herman said. \u201cBecause, we do not want our officers having to deal with those issues that may arise and you obviously do not want to go to jail on such a beautiful game day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Law enforcement is asking everyone to follow police instructions and be patient on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease be courteous,\u201d Chief Herman said. \u201cYou\u2019ll get in to see the game and you\u2019ll get out when it\u2019s done; just please understand we have to be careful.\u201d<\/p>\n
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