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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 (mic) PLEASE LEAVE ENOUGH TIME TO TRAVEL TO THE QUARTER-FINALS IN BASEL: In the next couple of days the quarter finals of the EURO 2008 will take place in the St Jakob’s Park in Basel. On the 19th of June 2008, Portugal will play against Germany, and on the 21st of June 2008, Holland will play against Sweden or Russia. Both matches begin at 8:45pm. As in the first group games, the visitors of the stadium and public viewing zones are requested to leave enough time to travel, and if possible to use public transport. (Source: http://www.baselland.ch/medi-inf_polizei-htm.273430.0.html) VERY GOOD RESULTS FOR THE BERNESE POLICE: The Bernese cantonal police are very pleased with the provisory results of the last three EURO 2008 matches in Bern. The mixture of friendly fans, superb collaboration between the security forces, and the intense preparations, are all contributory factors for the successful running of these last three matches. EURO 2008 BULETIN NO. 57 18TH OF JUNE 2008, 11AM: Zurich’s safety and rescue services look at results. (Source http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
MANY THANKS TO GENEVA, BERN AND ZURICH:
EURO 2008 IN WINTERTHUR. THE 11TH DAY: No rioting or fighting occurred in Winterthur on the 11th day of the EURO 2008. Follwing the matches the streets of Winterthur were filled with high-spirited fans driving in convoys and hooting loudly. The police shut off the Technicumstrasse and the Zeughausstrasse roads until about things had calmed down at about 11:30 pm. Roughly 250 italian met at the bus station and formed a noisy procession down the Technicumstrasse. Following the procession the various fan groups threw verbal abuse at each other. The busses were diverted until the road blockades were lifted at 12:15am. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
THE BORDER GUARDS TAKE STOCKS: The border guards are pleased with the results following the first 10 matches on Swiss soil. They are part of the national security concept and act as the first filter for people entering the country. They collaborate with the cantons and the security forces from abroad, and fulfil many tasks at the border points for the customs offices and the police forces. Since the 6th of June, they have managed to discover and prevent a large number of crimes. (Source http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 (mic) STABLE SECURITY SITUATION: The cantonal police of Thurgau look back on a positive “first halftime” of the EURO 2008. The fact that no major incidents occurred was due to a constant police presence. On each of the ten match days, the security situation was always under control at despite the rain and the sometimes very active audience. Whenever a difficult situation was brewing, the cantonal police intervened in a friendly but resolute manner and attempted to act as a de-escalation force as long as possible. (http://www.kapo.tg.ch) BASLE/STUTTGART: POSITIVE RESULTS. After three matches in the border town of Basel and seven others in Switzerland, the border patrols draw a positive conclusion. The “one-stop” controles have proved of value. (http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) ZURICH: EURO 2008 BULLETINS CONTINUED. The joint media center of cantonal and municipal police of Zurich and Protection & Rescue Zurich continue to inform about events related to the EURO 2008 in one common media information. The bulletins have proved of value but will be slightly reduced now that no more matches are played in Zurich. (http://www.securityeuro2008.ch). |
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Thursday, June 12, 2008 (mic) BASEL. EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL: The final score in the match between co-host Switzerland and Turkey has caused frustration among some fans. Due to the quick intervention of the security forces the situation was eased. Fortunately, no severe incidents were reported. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch) MILITANT «ESPENMOOS» GROUP ON THE RAMPAGE IN ST. GALLEN: Following the match Switzerland - Turkey a militant group of about 50 people provoked Turkish football fans in front of the UBS Arena and started brawling. (Source: http://www.kapo.sg.ch) MINOR SKIRMISH IN ST. GALLEN: The match Switzerland - Turkey on Wednesday night was followed by minor cases of provocation, damage to property and brawls throughout the canton. No greater incidents were reported. (Source: http://www.kapo.sg.ch) FRIBOURG. MATCH PORTUGAL - CZECH REPUBLIC: Following the Portugal - Czech Republic match, several hundred Portuguese fans drove through the city of Fribourg hooting. (Source: http://www.polizeifr.ch)
THE FOOTBALL FESTIVAL CONTINUES: The Swiss national football team has been eliminated from the UEFA EURO 2008. However, for Switzerland as host and all the fans, the European Championship goes on. They are enjoying a unique occasion full of enthusiasm. Apart from a few isolated fights after the match, the police announced no unusual incidents. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 (mic) BASEL. ANOTHER TROUBLE-FREE NIGHT: With around 40 call outs, last night was, from the security forces’ point of view, basically an average night. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch) BORDER GUARD JOINED BY FEDERAL POLICE FOR CHECKING TRAINS: The train with 250 Dutch fans, 6 conductors and 2 foreign support officers arrived in Basel the 10/6/08 at 1.50 am. Between Basel and Berne everything went smoothly. (Source: Border Guard http://www.ezv.admin.ch) SECOND MATCH DAY WENT OFF WELL: The large crowds and heavy traffic volume were also handled well on the second match day in Switzerland. Happiness, harmony and a peaceful atmosphere pervaded both of the host cities, Berne and Zurich. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) ARRIVE IN TIME FOR THE GAME SWITZERLAND - TURKEY IN BASEL: The Police Corps of Basel recommend that all fans travelling to and from the stadium and public viewing zones, use public transport, and set aside enough time. The opening of the stadium will be at 5.15 pm. Especially on the motorway A2 between the junction Augst BL and Basel traffic jams are expected. (Source: http://www.polizei.bs.ch) SUCCESSFUL START TO THE THREE MATCHDAYS IN BERNE: The first of the 3 game days has been a great success. On Monday night, Berne has experienced very peaceful after-match festivities. Despite the large turnout of fans, only few incidents have been reported. (Source: http://www.police.be.ch)
FEW INTERVENTIONS IN ST. GALLEN: Monday night, around 10.40 pm, a brawl between about 20 people was dissolved by the police through the use of pepper spray. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Wednesday, May 29, 2008 (miz) COOPERATION BETWEEN POLICE AND ORPHANAGE: Together with the Civic Orphanage of Basle, the security department takes care of children who have lost sight of their custodians during the EURO 2008. This cooperation last as from 6 June 2008 through 29 June 2008 and covers the area of the host city of Basle. During the EURO 2008, the police will accompany children who have lost sight of their custodians in the area of the host city of Basle to the civic orphanage. In the orphanage, the children will be received by employees of the security department. The latter act as a triage between the operations centre of the Police of the Canton of Basle-City, the orphanage and the custodians. They forward the personal descriptions made by the children to the operations centre.
SEVERAL POLICE STATIONS CLOSED DURING THE EURO 2008: Several police stations will temporarily be closed in the Canton of Fribourg during the entire course of the tournament. The reason for this measure is to enable all security forces which are engaged at the EURO 2008 to correctly exercise their tasks. This is just an administrative measure. The police will continue to completely fulfil its functions. The postponed duties are of administrative nature only and will be completed subsequent to the EURO. In case of need, the population is asked to contact one of the stations which will continue their activities. Such stations may be seen at the following link (http://www.policefr.ch) |
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Overview Security EURO 2008Overview Security EURO 2008, 26th of may (miz) TEMPORARY VIDEO SURVEILLANCE DURING euro 2008: In Basle 23 video cameras will be installed in these days to guarantee a temporary video surveillance with the focus on the three fan-zones, the public viewing area (Fanmeile) and the neighbourhood of the “St. Jakob-Park” stadium. During the EURO 2008 the cameras will transmit a general survey of the public flow and possible disturbances to the assessment center “Spiegelhof”. The video surveillance during the EURO is in accordance with the legal requirements and has been permitted by the cantonal data protection official. The recorded pictures will be automatically overwritten after 48 hours and will only be analysed by the responsible police officers in case of disturbance. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch)
LIMITATIONS FOR SWIMMERS AND SHIPPING: For the safety and security of all users of the Rhine, the police have issued further limitations for swimmers and shipping during the EURO 2008. Thus the maximum velocity between the Wettstein Bridge and the Johanniter Bridge is limited to 10 km/h for small vessels. In this sector, anchoring and on site maintenance are forbidden for such boats. The same holds true for landing at a pontoon or a buoy, respectively. Moreover, the swimming zone at the Rhine shore in Klein-Basel which is marked with blue buoys must not be cruised. Swimmers on the Rhine need to observe that on the Klein-Basel side swimming is only allowed within the zone signalled with blue buoys. As always, swimming in the shipping channels is strictly forbidden. It shall be reminded that also during the EURO jumping from the Rhine bridges is extremely dangerous and thus remains prohibited. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch)
CAMPAIGN AGAINST WOMEN TRAFFICKING: An awakening spot at the EURO 2008 mobilizes against women trafficking. This evening, May 26, 2008, the campaign «Euro 2008 against women trafficking» launches a spot against the trafficking of women. The awakening film reminds of a movie trailer and leaves a clear mark against women trafficking. Through the broadcasting of the spot during the EURO 2008 in the stadiums, at public viewing events as well as on television, a broad audience is being informed on women trafficking in Switzerland. Humiliation, debasement, violence, exploitation – it is hard to endure what a victim of women trafficking experiences. Still, it is reality, even in Switzerland. This is shown by a spot which is launched by the campaign «Euro 2008 against women trafficking». That spot will be shown as from tomorrow on television and – during the EURO 2008 – also on big screens in the host cities and at public viewing events. (Source: http://www.frauenhandeleuro08.ch)
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