{"id":42495,"date":"2024-02-29T19:23:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=42495"},"modified":"2024-02-29T19:23:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:23:47","slug":"rp-funding-center-enforces-mandatory-security-screenings-and-a-clear-bag-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/02\/29\/rp-funding-center-enforces-mandatory-security-screenings-and-a-clear-bag-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"RP Funding Center enforces mandatory security screenings and a clear bag policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RP Funding Center, Polk County\u2019s premier event venue, is enforcing new security rules to enhance the safety of patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"422\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/71657346007-cindy-collins-headshot.webp?resize=749%2C422&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42496\" style=\"width:437px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her new role as executive director of RP Funding Center, Cindy Collins is improving security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSecurity is a top priority for me and for the venue. It\u2019s my responsibility to make sure that you not only have a great time but a safe time,\u201d said Collins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, bag policies changed depending on the event and who was organizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re making a consistent policy for what people can bring in,\u201d said Collins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collins said now the procedures stay the same, no matter the event. Metal-detector screenings will be enforced at every ticketed event, and only clear bags or small clutch purses will be allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.jpeg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.jpeg?w=580&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We always had a bag policy. It was just a size bag policy, but now we&#8217;re going to the clear bags,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permitted bags are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear plastic, clear vinyl or clear PVC and do not exceed 12&#8243; x 9&#8243; x 15\u2033&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap that do not exceed 8.5&#8243; x 6\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical and parenting bags are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.<br>The new policy comes as the FHSAA Basketball Championships are being held at RP Funding Center this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility can hold up to 12,000 people at a time. The rule will enable security guards to quickly see what is being brought into the center. Some guests aren\u2019t happy about the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m against it. I\u2019d rather dump my whole purse out versus go out and find clear bags,\u201d said Laura Walker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stationery Loft in downtown Lakeland is seeing more customers looking for clear bags, as most large venues across the country have clear bag policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have some clear bags; they are from the Kendra Scott line. They should be in compliance with the clear bag rules,\u201d said Nelly Hippely, Co-owner of Stationery Loft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RP Funding Center will have signage and make speaker announcements informing guests about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rpfundingcenter.com\/group-services\/prohibited-items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new bag policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe biggest phone calls I\u2019ve had are from competitors. Don\u2019t worry, if you\u2019re a dance competitor, you can bring your outfits in, and you can bring your things in. There is a separate entrance for those people,\u201d said Collins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RP Funding Center, Polk County\u2019s premier event venue, is enforcing new security rules to enhance the safety of patrons. 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