Giants beef up security in preparation for tonight's Dodgers/Giants game

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The Giants and the Dodgers are playing tonight at AT and T park for the first time since the brutal attack on Giants fan Bryan Stow.
Tensions between the two teams are at an all time high.

Stow is in critical condition with brain injuries after he was attacked at the Dodgers home opener by two men wearing Dodgers gear.
Now, both teams are cracking down on security.

"We have been working closely with SFPD following the incident that happened in Los Angeles," says Stacy Slaughter the senior vice president of communications for the Giants, "to make sure our security plan is fully vetted and provides the best environment for our fans."

The Giants are planning World-Series level security measures at tonight's game, meaning they will have thirty to forty percent more security than normal.
"We've been sending a message to our fans all week of zero tolerance for any incidents," says Slaughter, "and we are dedicating this game to Bryan Stow and raising money for his family and sending a message to respect the rivalry, and to let the game play out on the field."

Fans will also be able to text AT and T Park security if they see any trouble in the stands tonight.

The attack on Stow shocked both the Giants and Dodgers communities. But Dodgers fan Sean Hernandez says violence at Dodgers stadium is nothing new.
"I've always been cautious because it's always been like this it's been really bad for a long time," Hernandez says, "It's just unfortunate that something like this had to happen for someone to wake up."

It seems like the incident was that wake up call for the Dodgers.

Last week they announced they are hiring former LA police Chief William Bratton to revamp Dodgers security, and announced they have a zero tolerance policy towards violence at the stadium.

They are also footing the bill for extra LAPD officers at Dodger games later this week.

Slaughter says she doesn't want people to feel nervous about going to games.

"What happened in Los Angeles was not a typical Giants/Dodgers rivalry situation," she says, "I mean clearly those people who came to the ballpark were looking for trouble and were not true baseball fans."

Still, some L.A. residents say the attack has made them re-think coming to Dodgers games.

"That's kind of like a fearful situation to be in, that's pretty awful," says resident Nicole Rubino.

Police are still looking for Stow's attackers. They are described as men wearing Dodgers gear, who were driven away from the scene by a woman. A 150,000 reward is being offered for any information.