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arista 18-07-2012 07:37 AM
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I think some posters would like to stab this blow up Merch.

arista 18-07-2012 07:40 AM
"Source: 7.5 years service myself, fiance of a current serving soldier of 16 years."


Great to have your Viewpoint


Life In The City

Omah 18-07-2012 08:31 AM
West Midlands Olympics venues 'need 380 officers a day'
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-18877531

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City of Coventry Stadium will host 12 Olympic football matches

West Midlands forces have been asked to provide a total of 380 officers a day for two Olympic venues, according to the police federation.

Chris Jones, West Midlands Police Federation secretary, said the officers were being drafted in because security firm G4S cannot supply enough guards.

Mr Jones said officers from "overstretched" forces would staff Coventry's Ricoh Arena and a hotel.

The four forces would not confirm or deny the number of officers allocated.

G4S chief executive Nick Buckles told MPs that police and the military would be reimbursed for providing personnel to plug the shortfall.

He said he regretted the firm took on the Olympic contract, as he agreed it had been a "humiliating shambles".

About 180 G4S staff did not turn up at Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth last week to be accredited for Olympic football.

Mr Jones said West Midlands Police, Staffordshire, West Mercia and Warwickshire would provide security at the hotel, which is hosting football teams.

The teams are playing at the City of Coventry Stadium, which police have also been asked to staff.

Mr Jones, of the federation which represents rank and file officers, said he understood police would have to staff the stadium until the final game is played there on 9 August.
It's A Cock-up Get More Officers On Hire ..... :idc:

Beverley 18-07-2012 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by arista (Post 5314103)
"Source: 7.5 years service myself, fiance of a current serving soldier of 16 years."


Great to have your Viewpoint


Life In The City
Wish it was different but sadly I can't say it won't be.

arista 19-07-2012 06:22 AM
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Steve Bell , the artists viewpoint

Omah 20-07-2012 02:11 AM
London 2012: Dorney Lake security 'a shambles'
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-18913635

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A manager working for G4S at the Olympic rowing and canoeing venue has told the BBC that security at the site is "a shambles".

The man, who did not want to be named, said radios given to staff at Eton Dorney Lake did not work, and they had to use their own mobiles.

He said there was a shortage of trained CCTV operators for the complex on the Berkshire-Buckinghamshire border.

G4S has been contacted by the BBC for a response but is yet to comment.

Speaking to BBC South's political editor Peter Henley, the Dorney Lake manager said: "Each day we're getting about a third the number of staff we expect, which is approximately a third the number of staff that should be rostered.

The manager said only a third of Dorney Lake security staff were turning up
"Everybody is stressed, everybody's worried and under strain - getting tetchy and snappy with each other.

"What we can't do is magic the missing staff to work - so everyone is stretched."

He said part of the CCTV system has already had to be replaced by army patrols, and a complete army takeover was "on the cards".
:idc:

arista 20-07-2012 04:25 PM
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Only Coca cola T-Shirts permitted

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Nothing political


Banned from Entry
full 10 items list
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oly...?frame=2282752

Omah 20-07-2012 06:31 PM
Glasgow and Manchester police take on extra Olympic venue security roles
 
http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...reply&t=206475

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Police in Glasgow and Manchester are to take on extra security roles at Olympic football venues owing to gaps left by private contractor G4S.

Strathclyde Police chief Stephen House has said his force will now run security for matches at Hampden Park.

And Greater Manchester Police will fill gaps in security for fixtures played at Old Trafford.

That deployment comes after only nine G4S recruits out of up to 140 attended a Manchester training session.

G4S would have been responsible for day-to-day security at both stadiums as well as training venues used by teams playing there.

Hampden Park and Old Trafford are two of the six venues being used around the UK for the Olympics men's and women's football tournaments.

Meanwhile, shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper is to write to Home Secretary Theresa May to demand "full disclosure" about events leading up to the G4S staff shortage.

Strathclyde Police's decision comes after it said on Monday that extra officers were being drafted in because G4S confirmed it was not able to meet its commitments at Hampden Park and training venues in Scotland.

In a statement, Strathclyde Police said: "Following recent developments surrounding security arrangements for the Olympic 2012 events in Glasgow, Chief Constable Stephen House has decided Strathclyde Police will assume primary responsibility for security at Olympic venues.
:idc:

arista 22-07-2012 02:09 PM
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This post is nothing to do with Fecking G4S


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ondon-Eye.html

michael21 22-07-2012 02:16 PM
i going to some of the events arista your not :hmph:

Omah 23-07-2012 06:44 PM
The first Olympic match at St James' Park will take place on Thursday
 
London 2012: G4S replaced at Newcastle's St James' Park

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-18959672

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Security firm G4S is being replaced at St James' Park in Newcastle and will not manage Olympic football matches taking place there.

Instead local companies will be contracted to patrol the stadium due to a "significant shortfall" in G4S staff, Newcastle City Council said.

It said Games organiser Locog had approached the council to help fill the gaps created by "logistical issues".

The first football match will take place at St James' Park on Thursday.

Newcastle City Council was approached by Locog to put it in touch with companies who could supply security last week.

Steven Savage, from the council, said: "The vetting procedure has been security industry approved and [checks] are thorough.

"Many of the staff will have worked in very similar situations and there will be a heavy briefing days before the games."

The council said about 500 staff from the North East would patrol the 52,000-seat stadium, check bags, marshal spectators and carry out routine public safety and security functions.

Northumbria Police officers were called in to provide extra Olympic security at Gateshead's Hilton Hotel after G4S failed to supply enough staff on 16 July.
Omnishambles ..... :bored:


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