Security Implications of the RWC

For a almost two months between september and october of this year, NZ will be the focal point of the sporting world. Despite the country's relative low profile in the international arena, the country's security needs to stay on extra alert to eliminate any threats that might happen during the event.

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Major sporting events have the potential to attract a range of criminal activities, from petty crimals trying to trip off the foreign tourist, to terrorism threats. Security for the RWC will be the biggest police operation in a NZ sporting event since the Springboks Tour of 1981. The Police are preparing for everything from drunken fans to terrorist attacks, but admit that they cannot guarantee a totally safe tournament.

The agencies involved in the securities for the RWC include customs, the defence force, elite police squatds, and even the spy base at Waihopai (i wonder how good these spys are when they tell the public that they are involved).

The organisers have indicated that this year's Super 14 matches will be used as practice for the RWC security team. The team was involved in organising safety measures in the South African world cup in the previous years.The bombings at india's IPL cricket tournament is a warning that major sporting events are targets for terrorist.

So New Zealand, be prepared for a wonderful event, but always stay alert. New Zealand is not used to attracting so many people within such a short period of time. The RWC will really test the NZ police's capacity and capability.

Sources:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/twenty20/ipl/7610918/IPL-cricket-bomb-attacks-ordered-by-betting-mafia.html

http://thepigeon.co.nz/sport/police-to-recieve-premium-seating-access-to-players-in-order-to-maximise-security-during-world-cup/

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