Shiney
06-03-2010, 03:45 AM
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/sports/South-Africa-Police-Train-to-Face-Emergencies-During-World-Cup-95405869.html
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A special weapons and tactics officer brushes up on his rappelling skills.
As football fans around the world gear up for the World Cup that begins June 11 in South Africa, organizers have been devoting considerable time and money to address a major concern, security in a country with a high incidence of violent crime.
In a simulation, South African police confront violent demonstrators outside Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium, one of the two arenas in the city that will host World Cup matches. It is an exercise aimed at preparing law enforcement officers for one of the sporting world's largest events.
The police are training to deal with any security threat, from political demonstrations and angry fans to hooligans and terrorist attempts.
The government has spent nearly $200 million on training and new equipment. It plans to dedicate 40,000 police officers, one-fourth of its total force, to World Cup events.
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The jaboonery has already started in some parts of the coontry.
Special courts are being created, with their own judges and legal staffs, to handle arrests near the 10 stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
Officials say they will speed up legal procedures so that any visitors accused of a crime can complete the legal process before the tournament ends.
"Every precaution has been taken against international and local terror threats for the 2010 FIFA World Cup," he added. "Since 2004 we have been working closely with international agencies to gather intelligence to overcome any potential terrorism act."
There have been media reports that international terrorist groups may be planning attacks during the World Cup.
Mthethwa says these have been checked and proven to be false. He says it would be unwise to proclaim that no terror attack could occur in his country, but he said there is no known threat at this time.
In another exercise, police practice clearing demonstrators blocking a stadium access road.
One can only hope that the level of loss of HUMAN life will be low.
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A special weapons and tactics officer brushes up on his rappelling skills.
As football fans around the world gear up for the World Cup that begins June 11 in South Africa, organizers have been devoting considerable time and money to address a major concern, security in a country with a high incidence of violent crime.
In a simulation, South African police confront violent demonstrators outside Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium, one of the two arenas in the city that will host World Cup matches. It is an exercise aimed at preparing law enforcement officers for one of the sporting world's largest events.
The police are training to deal with any security threat, from political demonstrations and angry fans to hooligans and terrorist attempts.
The government has spent nearly $200 million on training and new equipment. It plans to dedicate 40,000 police officers, one-fourth of its total force, to World Cup events.
http://www.chimpout.com/forum/imagehosting/59194c07239378afc.jpg
The jaboonery has already started in some parts of the coontry.
Special courts are being created, with their own judges and legal staffs, to handle arrests near the 10 stadiums hosting World Cup matches.
Officials say they will speed up legal procedures so that any visitors accused of a crime can complete the legal process before the tournament ends.
"Every precaution has been taken against international and local terror threats for the 2010 FIFA World Cup," he added. "Since 2004 we have been working closely with international agencies to gather intelligence to overcome any potential terrorism act."
There have been media reports that international terrorist groups may be planning attacks during the World Cup.
Mthethwa says these have been checked and proven to be false. He says it would be unwise to proclaim that no terror attack could occur in his country, but he said there is no known threat at this time.
In another exercise, police practice clearing demonstrators blocking a stadium access road.
One can only hope that the level of loss of HUMAN life will be low.