The safety of the guests and associates is their number one priority, and they have implemented several enhanced security procedures at the front gate. Guests arriving at the park will go through metal detection every public operating day. All bags, purses, backpacks, waist packs, etc. are subject to inspection prior to entering. Sharp objects (including pocket knives and metal chains), firearms, or other items that could be considered a weapon are strictly prohibited and should be left at home or secured in your vehicle.
They use a variety of methods to secure the park, including uniformed and plain clothes officers and video surveillance monitoring. Carowinds does not tolerate guests who fight and/or harass other guests while on the property. People who engage this behavior are subject to being ejected and potentially banned from the park and may be subject to arrest by local police.