With just two weeks to go until the start of London 2012, security provision for the Olympic and Paralympic Games is – not surprisingly – coming under close scrutiny.
Speaking this morning, Home Secretary Theresa May said: “‘The Government’s overriding priority is to use all resources necessary to deliver a safe and secure Olympic Games. That is what the public and the House would expect. The security operation has been meticulously planned. It will be the largest and most complex security operation in this country since the Second World War.”
To help you form a well-rounded picture of the security story to date, here’s Info4Security’s Top 25 articles. The definitive Olympic Security Timeline…
12.7.2012: Olympic security shortfall to be filled by extra troops
3.7.2012: BSIA launches Close Protection Unit for London 2012
26.6.2012: MI5 leader Jonathan Evans: The Olympics and emerging threats
21.6.2012: G4S UK boss expects bigger role for private security in policing
15.6.2012: Olympics stewarding operation gets financial boost
15.6.2012: Guarding companies vow to protect staff during Olympic Games time
7.6.2012: Huge media storm over Jubilee stewards
2.6.2012: Olympic boroughs top the table for security officer recruits
29.5.2012: Olympic security officer vetting cuts corners claim
14.5.2012: I4S video: David Evans from the BSIA explains Bridging The Gap
3.5.2012: Olympic security operation interactive map and infographic
21.4.2012: ACPO blog: 100 days to go – London 2012
9.3.2012: SIA launches 2012 Olympic Games advice online
20.2.2012: G4S to run first private security police station
26.1.2012: I4S video: Olympic Games security – the current state of play
26.1.2012: G4S opens London 2012 Recruitment Centre
22.9.2011: Olympic Games 2012: how will business security regimes in the City be affected?
14.9.2011: G4S joins 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games strategy network
24.8.2011: CSARN delivers business continuity and security advice in lead-up to London 2012
4.8.2011: Retailers under starters orders for 2012 Olympics
27.7.2011: I4S video: securing the 2012 Olympics – one year to go
5.7.2011: Home Office: Olympic Games security plans set for testing
21.3.2011: G4S appointed official security service provider for 2012 Olympics
25.11.2010: Olympic cyber security plan to be developed for London 2012
9.11.2010: MITIE and partners plan Olympics strategy
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