They still maintained tight security and have and will always implement a Zero tolerance policy when it comes to threats and harassment of any kind.Īlonzo’s behavior was also put into question at last months Ronin-Expo at Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. A spokesperson for Anime Conji made a statement, saying based on records and searching the attendee database that Alonzo never attended the convention, even though they had already been made aware of Alonzo’s past behavior. He supposedly told a friend that he took a knife recently to the Anime Conji event in San Diego, which put all staff working the event on edge.
This is not Alonzo’s first threat to an Anime event. And, we know this will continue as Anime Expo evolves and grows.” We encourage all attendees to notify staff of any suspicious activities, in accordance with the “see something, say something” campaign.įor 27 years, we have been proud of our commitment to providing the attendees of Anime Expo a safe and fun environment to enjoy their passion of Japanese pop culture. We encourage attendees to check our mobile app and maps to get familiarized with the various designated entrances.Īll attendees must have their prop weapons checked prior to entering the event area at the weapon check booths located outdoors prior to entering the event area. Additionally, as previously announced, we are utilizing RFID badges for AX this year and will have security checks at each entrance. Just as in 2017, we are working with security teams and local law enforcement, including K9 teams and traffic control officers, to maintain the safety of our event. They have and will continue to take appropriate actions in accordance with their procedures. When we were made aware of the potential threat implied online, we promptly alerted local law enforcement.
“The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation and everyone involved with Anime Expo take all threats of any nature very seriously and will always elevate them to the proper authorities to investigate. SPJA has released a statement in regards to the threat, which reads:
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