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'Jerk Line' Lets Patrons Report Obnoxious Fans

NBC 5 Cincinnati | August 8, 2006

CINCINNATI -- Paul Brown Stadium has a new measure in place to keep fans' behavior in check.

Anyone who spots boorish behavior during a Bengals game can call 513-381-JERK. A police office will answer the phone, use a camera to zoom into the section and send security guards.

"You get a lot of people fighting, people who are threatening other fans," stadium development director Bob Bedinghaus said.

It's not just crimes that can be reported over the line -- bad behavior is investigated, too.

"You should be aware of your surroundings if there is a family atmosphere around you," fan Kurt Kaufman said.

Officers can give the unruly fans a warning, toss them out of the stadium -- even revoke their season tickets.

"What we're trying to get rid of is somebody that just stands up and for the entire game continues to yell curse words," Bedinghaus said.

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