LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — There is an extra layer of security at Husker football games this year.

For the first time, the Lincoln Police Department’s SWAT team will have a noticeable presence.

LPD said it want to make each home game as safe as possible, but some students said this measure is unnecessary.

“We’re there to react to anything that might be a greater risk to the public,” Assistant Chief Jason Stille said.

At Memorial Stadium, more than 80,000 fans pack the stands on game days.

LPD said you’ll be seeing more SWAT officers not just monitoring security but also leading players into the stadium.

Lincoln Police said the move is proactive and isn’t in response to any specific threat.

They said it’s to boost security and improve response times in the unlikely event of an emergency.

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