TENNESSEE. October 25, 2021 ‘To: Chancellor Donde Plowman and Athletic Director Danny White From: Ryan Alpert; Troy Lane; Dr. Frank Cuevas safety and Security Recommendations for Neyland Stadium (Football) In response to actions that took place during the closing moments of Tennessee's home football ‘gamne versus Ole Miss on Oct. 16, 2021, at Neyland Stadium—Tennessee Athletics conducted a collaborative review of gamoday practices and effective crowd management strategies. This review included participants ftom across campus, including the Division of Student Life, the Division of Finance & Administration, UTPD and others. All partes share the belief that safety is ‘paramount at every campus event. These parties also share a strong commitment to exercising {very reasonable measure to ensure that good sportsmanship and civility are thematic imperatives at Tennessee Athletic home competitions. In addition, this review also evaluated Tennessee's gameday policies and procedures related specifically to alcoho sles. twas concluded that our alcohol service plan was complied with on (Oct 16, 2021, end in-venue alcohol service that day also was compliant with the SECs Game Management Policy on Alcohol All servers ae brief on polices and regulations by Alcohol Compliance Supervisors cach gameday, and representatives from Tennessee Athletics and ‘Aramark Sports & Entertainment reinforced Key points of emphasis with other gameday staff, vendors, volunteers and security personnel throughout the past week. Representatives from the aforementioned campus units gave thorough and collaborative consideration to all elements of ‘Tennessee's gamedey alcohol service pln and ultimately concluded that no changes are necessary st this time. ‘What follows isa concise action plan to promote behavior that is consistent with the UT and SEC Fan Code of Conduct, Immediate Action Step 4. Prohibit “student gues tickets” forthe Nov. 13 Georgia game. 2, Increase personnel in strategic locations throughout the student seating sections. These ‘measures include: (© Additonal Axis security personnel (3 per asl) within the student sections. Those individuals will also wear “high visibility” shir, © Additional Student Life personnel assigned tothe student section, © Added police presence in poral areas near the student seating sections. 3. Remove bottle caps in strategic concession stands.TENNESSEE. 4, Require all students requesting and purchasing tickets to acknowledge and commit to follow the UT and SEC Fan Code of Conduct ‘© Additional communications will be sen o all students and season ticket holders on the changes being implemented at Neyland Stadium. 5, Addenhanced metal detectors at student gates and bins to dispose of prohibited items. 6. Add additional sportsmanship/reporting misconduct signage in stadium along with in- ‘game PA announcements and athletics department PSA, as well as sportsmanship ‘messaging in pre-game emails to all fans. 7. Revocation of privileges to attend Tennessee Athletics events for the remainder of the 202-22 academic and athletic yer for individuals found responsible who engaged in misconduct atthe Ot. 16 home football game Euture Consideratio 1. In consultation with the Division of Student Life and SGA, develop a general admission seating process for student seating and a continued communication strategy for good sportsmanship to incoming students and the entire UTK student body. 2. Evaluate the technology and camera system for potential upgrades. Review the overall gameday and staffing plan to create efficiencies for future seasons. 4, vahiate and develop a plan to redesign the queuing lines atthe student gates. ‘Ce: Matthew Scoggins; Chris Cimino; David Eliot