Fort Carson implements new security rules for visitors
A change in the access procedure at Fort Carson will affect everyone who doesn’t have a Defense Department identification card.
Fort Carson visitors will be subject to a National Crime Information Center background check beginning May 1.
“What we’re looking to do is make sure the folks that come on to the installation have a valid need to be here and that they have been properly screened and vetted,” Jake Jacob said. He is the deputy director of emergency services at Fort Carson.
Visitors will be asked to check-in at the Visitor Information Center near gate one.
“They will need either a valid drivers license, a state-issued ID or a valid U.S. passport,” Jacob said. “If they’re driving, they’ll need current registration and proof of insurance for their vehicle.”
The security changes are happening at military installations nationwide.
“In today’s world, we can’t be too safe. We can’t have too many security measures,” Army veteranJulius Jackson said. “It’s a way to improve the safety for both the visitors and the service members.”
Anyone who is on the terrorist watch list or has an outstanding arrest warrant won’t be allowed in.
