RCTfreak Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 Today when i was at KI, 7/19 it took me 30 mintues to get through the metel detectors, why you may ask? because there were 8 open out of the numerous they have, so my question is why do thay have that large of a number of the detectors when a small number of them are open? -rctfreak- Quote
Xx2cansamxX Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 They have them in for REALLY crowded days, like bring a friend free day and the 4th of July. Quote
pkidude03 Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 I've never seen them all open at once.. I was there on June 4th (BAFFD) and there were a little more than usual open. It only took me 1-2 minutes to get through. Quote
Captain Picard Posted July 20, 2004 Posted July 20, 2004 I wonder why you can take just about anything through PKIs metal detectors like keys, glasses, belt buckles, change. If you goto Carowinds you can't take anything through. Quote
Knoxville Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 ^Yes but they are strong enought that a gun could not get through. Quote
Captain Picard Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 I don't know about that, but I do know a Glock pistol dosn't have much more metal in it than a belt buckle, they are made of Composite Plastic. All I was saying was that metal detectors at Carowinds is way more sensitive than PKI, not that you could get a gun in. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 I think the ones at PKI are mostly to make the guest feel safe cause a few times I had a bag and gave it to the guard and he didnt look in it. Quote
Scooby_Doo Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 July 4th I belive they were all open. Yeah they were all open on July 3rd&4th. Quote
RollerCoasterUSA Posted July 24, 2004 Posted July 24, 2004 they also need extras incase some would break (and that does happen i'm sure). i always have to take my batteries (for the digital cam) out of my pockets cause those suckers always throw the detector off. once it took me about 5 minutes to figure out that i even had batteries and people behind me were ****ed..lol sorry if you were one of them Quote
Browntggrr Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 Isn't Charlotte's crime rate higher?? What difference does that make? Quote
pkidude03 Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 higher crime rate equals increased security... Quote
Browntggrr Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 So you are saying that a higher crime rate influences the use of metal detectors? Then the crime rate in Charlotte would have nothing to do with Cincinnati since PKI now has detectors, or that Cincy's is higher and that is the reason they were installed. Again, the crime rate in Charlotte has nothing to do with the installation of metal detectors. PKD has used detectors for over 5 years now in Richmond VA., and there are test detectors being installed in Disney. Probably the main reason PKI is now using them is because of the racial tension that gripped the city some time ago. Quote
Dan Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 Probably the main reason PKI is now using them is because of the racial tension that gripped the city some time ago. No. Think of what happened on September 11, 2001. That's the main reason PKI added metal detectors. Fear of terrorism, plain and simple. Quote
Browntggrr Posted July 26, 2004 Posted July 26, 2004 Fear of terrorism, plain and simple. If 9/11 is the reason, PKI needs more than those metal detectors. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 It's less about terrorism and more about someone bringing a knife or gun into the park. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Yea and they did catch someone trying to bring a knife in. However now there are guns that can get past medal dectors. Quote
pkidude03 Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Someone mentioned earlier that Carowinds detectors are more sensitive. Maybe because if their crime rate is higher they will be more alert about weapons & such entering the park. I go to Charlotte all the time and I think its more dangerous than Cincinnati... thats just me though. Depending upon what has happened at each park determines how tight securtiy is. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Yea and they did catch someone trying to bring a knife in. However now there are guns that can get past medal dectors. True, but with metal detectors, they're more likely to end up seaching your bag and finding it. Quote
KIBeast Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 I still think it is overkill. I would like to know if there have been any incidents involving knives and guns at PKI. As far as terrorists go, it seems that they are more interested in destroying major government buildings or American Icons like Disney or something of that nature. Quote
KIemployeeforlife Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 . I would like to know if there have been any incidents involving knives and guns at PKI. Yes there has been. A man tried to enter with a knife and was escorted off the property by the police. This happened a while ago. I have not heard of anyone else trying to enter with knives or guns. Guests are not alone in havin to walk though the metal detectors. Employees have to go though them too. Quote
KIBeast Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 Actually, I should have clarified what I meant. Before the metal detectors were installed, how many gun/knife incidents have there been. And, I mean someone stabbed or shot or brandishing, not just carrying. A lot of people carry pocket knives with them. Not to say that the gentleman you were referring to was just carrying a pocket knife. Quote
Captain Picard Posted July 27, 2004 Posted July 27, 2004 At PKD they had a shooting at BET day in 02 and 03 if I remember correctly,it was in the parking lot. PKD didn't want to have a BET day in 04 because of this but it was said that they was being discriminatory. I am thinking something happened at PKI last year in the parking also, but I can't remeber. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/04/1...oc_amrep13.html http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satel...3;news&s=104585 Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.