NFL Draft bag policy: What you can and cannot bring to Detroit event

Police highlight Detroit NFL Draft safety

Police held a press conference Thursday to detail preparations for the NFL Draft in Detroit. Authorities say they are prepared for the influx of crowds who will visit the city next week, and have plans to keep everyone safe.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - This week's Draft in Detroit will follow the NFL's clear bag policy, along with restrictions on items that can be brought into the event footprint.

Here's what to know before you go:

NFL Draft bag policy

Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags are allowed, though they cannot be larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. Bags can only have a logo on one side.

One-gallon plastic freezer bags are also allowed.

The only non-clear bags allowed are clutches, binocular cases, and camera cases that are 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches or smaller.

Exceptions are made for medical items, such as insulin, portable oxygen, small soft-pack coolers, and breast pumps.

Items allowed at NFL Draft

Bags that meet bag policy requirements
Strollers
Small cameras
Binoculars
Reusable water bottles

Items prohibited at NFL Draft

Firearms, weapons, knives, and explosives
Alcohol
Beach balls or inflatable devices (balloons)
Footballs
Chairs, stools, or other seating devices
Drones
Fireworks, pyrotechnics of any kind
Frisbees
Illegal substances
Laser pointers
Motorized scooters and skateboards
Noisemakers, whistles, and horns
Poles, sticks, missile-like objects of any kind
Tripods
Umbrellas
Professional cameras without a media credential
Bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, aerosol cans, cups, and beverage containers of any kind, unless purchased at an NFL venue or an empty, reusable water bottle
Offensive, obscene, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory clothing, banners, flags or signs, including the use of language or gestures concerning: A person's race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression of national origin (this includes headdresses and face paint styled in a way that references or appropriates American Indian cultures and traditions). Intended to instigate, incite, or encourage a confrontation or physical assault
Any non-event related banners, flags or signs
Any banners, flags or signs larger than 22" x 28", however no banner, flag or sign may block the view of other patrons
Any other item deemed inappropriate or unsafe by the NFL or Detroit Police Department