SEATTLE — Undercover police officers will wear opposing team jerseys at Seahawks home games this season, the team said in a press release.
The Seahawks said it hopes the measure will “quickly detect guests violating the fan code of conduct.”
The team also said law enforcement and Lumen Field event staff plan to “proactively intervene” for behaviors including:
Over-intoxication or signs of substance impairmentUnruly, disruptive, or illegal behaviorVerbal or physical harassment of other fansObscene gestures or offensive language used to instigate, incite, or encourage a confrontation or physical assaultInterfering with the progress of the game, including throwing objects onto the fieldNot following stadium staff instructionsSmoking or vaping of any kind, or any use of tobacco or marijuanaSelling merchandise, tickets, food, or beverages on Lumen Field propertyDisorderly conduct deemed dangerousEntering restricted areas, including the field
The Seahawks said obscene gestures or offensive language can include a person’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin.
Fans can anonymously report any inappropriate activity that is disrupting their enjoyment during the game by texting a message to HAWK12 (429512).