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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, Monday, June 16, 2008 (mic) BASEL CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BERNE’S ORANGE EXPERIENCE: Since the beginning of EURO 2008, Benedikt Weibel, Federal Council delegate for the EURO 2008, has visited all host cities, fan zones and fan miles in Switzerland and was able to present an overwhelmingly report at today’s press briefing in Berne. Also after the matches in Basle and Geneva, there were no incidents worth talking about. In Berne, Geneva and Zurich many Turkish fans celebrated their team’s victory with car processions and the traffic suffered no undue disruptions. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) INTERIM RESULT FOR THE EURO 2008 IN CANTON APPENZELL AUSSER RHODEN: Until now all events related to the EURO 2008 as well other festivities ran smoothly. The police was only called out a few times to take care of some drunken persons. The Appenzell police officers serving at home, as well as those serving in other cantons are all very enthusiastic about their contribution to the EURO 2008. (Source http://www.ar.ch) PAPIERMUEHLE-STREET IN BERN. TEMPORARILY CLOSED: The PAPIERMUHLE street will be closed between the Guisan Place and the Wankdorf-Junction, from Monday 16th of June 2008 at 10p.m. till Wednesday 18th of June at roughly 3a.m. During this time, all motor vehicle drivers are requested to avoid the area around the Stade de Suisse. (Source: http://www.police.be.ch) SKIRMISHES AND FIGHTING FANS: Some skirmishes occurred in and around the UBS arena between drunken fans from various countries during the games yesterday. All together 14 people were arrested and released following questioning and identification. Three persons were issued with banning orders for 10 days, and 6 others for 2 days. (Source http://www.ag.ch) EURO 2008 IN WINTERTHUR. THE NINTH DAY: Shortly before the end of the game, the traffic in the Zeughausstrasse and the Technikumstrasse came to a standstill due to the large number of departing fans. Subsequently these roads were blocked by the police until the traffic normalised again. (Source http://www.stapo.winterthur.ch). ZURICH LETZIGRUNG AND SURROUNDINGS: Visitors to the football matches between France and Italy on the 17th of June 2008 are requested to leave plenty of time to get to the stadium Letzigrund. (Source http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
ZURICH MAIN STATION AND VICINITY: The cantonal police in Zurich arrested 4 men who had got into a fight with 3 French people and had threatened them with a firearm. (Source 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, Monday, June 09, 2008 (mic) PEACEFUL OPENING: Was it the bad weather or the defeat in the opening game of the Swiss side on Saturday? The weekend’s festivities in the canton of Solothurn remained peaceful. The police forces didn’t have many callouts. (Source: http://www.polizei.so.ch) GOOD MARKS FOR FANS: The municipal Police Corps of St. Gallen had several minor incidents during the night. In the rest of the canton no red and yellow cards had to be shown. (Source: http://www.kapo.sg.ch) ZURICH: The second evening of the EURO 2008 in Zurich remained calm. The police reported only few incidents relating to the EURO 2008 during the night. (Source: http://www.kapo.zh.ch) PUBLIC FESTIVAL UNITING NATIONS: The atmosphere in Switzerland is warm and friendly, fans and visitors are looking forward to today’s matches in Berne and Zurich. Today, for the first time both the public transport and commuter traffic feel the weight of the EURO 2008. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) HOVERING HELICOPTERS: In order to enable the police corps to assess the situation at the EURO 2008 in realtime, helicopters may be transmitting video images from above the city area. The mission coordinators would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused. (http://www.kapo.zh.ch) |
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Sunday, June 08, 2008 (mic) PLANNING MEASURES VERIFIED: The big football festival has begun in Switzerland. Thousands of fans and visitors were in attendance in the host cities and the public viewings, bringing with them the long anticipated EURO atmosphere. The vast majority of visitors arrived and departed by means of public transport, following the recommendations.. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) ORIENTATION AIDS IN SUPPORTER ZONES: The municipal police of Zurich have installed orientation aids in places where many visitors are expected. A four digit number placed on e.g. snack bars will allow rescue workers to locate people in need of aid. (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch) PAPIERMUEHLESTRASSE OFF LIMITS: Due to the match Holland vs. Italy, Papiermuehlestrasse will be closed between Guisanplatz and Wankdorf junction from June 8th, 10pm to June 10th, 3 am, approximately. (http://www.police.be.ch) QUIET NIGHT FOR SECURITY FORCES: During the night after the opening match between Switzerland and the Czech Republic, only 12 people had to be arrested because of hooliganism and attacks against police officers. Around 100 people had to be treated because of minor injuries or health problems, an additional 18 were treated in hospital. Public transportation was extensively used and thus traffic was easily regulated: no traffic jams were reported on highways. (http://www.sicherheiteuro2008.ch) AS EXPECTED: Security forces report a successful start of the event with only minor problems. (http://www.baselland.ch) FIRST EVENT DAY IN WINTERTHUR: The first day of the EURO 08 passed with no incidents worth mentioning. (http://www.stapo.winterthur.ch) MINOR PROBLEMS ONLY IN BASEL-STADT: Security forces report a quiet night after the game of Switzerland vs. the Czech Republic. (http://www.sid.bs.ch) OVERTURE IN THURGAU: On Saturday, no major problems occurred in Thurgau, where some thousands of people celebrated the overture of the EURO 08. The cantonal police showed a strong presence. (http://www.kapo.tg.ch/euro08) MINOR INCIDENTS ONLY: No incidents worth mentioning despite defeat of the Swiss national team (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch)
ST. GALLEN: SMOOTH OVERTURE: The overture to the EURO 08 was a success in the opinion of the police of St. Gallen, with no incidents worth mentioning. After the game Portugal vs. Turkey, supporters blowing their horns obstructed traffic for a short while.
DAILY ADAPTATIONS: The border guard change their customs system on a daily basis in order to assure the security of the EURO (http://www.douane.admin.ch) SMOOTH START OF EURO: .The first day of the EURO with the matches Switzerland vs. Czech Republic and Portugal vs. Turkey passed with no major incidents. The police showed a strong presence in the public viewing zones, which proved effectivce. (http://www.sicherheiteuro2008.ch) FIRST EVENING WITH MATCHES IN CANTON OF VAUD: More than 12’100 people saw the matches Switzerland vs. Czech Republic in public viewing zones and almost 8’000 watched Portugal play against Turkey in the canton of Vaud. The municipal and cantonal police have met their objectives. (http://www.police.vd.ch) |
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Saturday, June 07, 2008 (mic) EURO-BULLETIN ZURICH: The municipal and cantonal Police Corps of Zurich together with Protection & Rescue Zurich will publish a EURO-Bulletin from today on. The bulletin will be released four times daily and will contain information on all incidents around the city and the canton. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) FAN ZONES: Yesterday’s opening of the fan zones in the host cities was celebrated by thousands. The EURO 2008 football matches can begin! It is recommended that all fans travelling to and from the stadiums and fan zones, use public transport, and set aside enough time. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com)
FAN EMBASSIES: The fan embassies in the host cities are information and contact points for fans from home and abroad. These fan embassies will not only offer visitors the regular tourist news and information, but will also handle all the specific fan topics such as:
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Friday, June 06, 2008 (mic) LONG LIST OF PUBLIC VIEWING ZONES: All around the country the public viewing zones are opening for the first time today. The current overview of the Police Information and Coordination Centre (PICC) at the federal office of police shows that there are 159 public viewing zones. Their overall capacity is for about 600’000 fans. The most public viewing zones can be found in the canton of Zurich (32), followed by Berne (23), Vaud (13), Basel-City (12) and Lucerne (11). The highest capacity has Geneva with place for 123’000 fans. The privately run homepage http://www.public-viewing.ch has more information. Through the search tool it is possible to find the nearest public viewing zone to you. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) FESTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS: The municipal and the cantonal police of Vaud will be taking special measures in order to ensure the safety of town centres and to create pedestrian zones where the fans can enjoy themselves after the EURO 2008 matches. In order to ensure the fluidity and safety of the traffic the police will not be encouraging convoys of cars, and deviations will be put in place. The football fans will be able to express their joy and meet in complete security in the foreseen pedestrian zones. This will guarantee a fluidity of traffic in the town centres, especially for public transport. The police recommends that supporters respect the highway code and take extra care while expressing their jubilation. This will ensure that the festivities can remain wonderful till the last day. (Source http://www.police.vd.ch) POLICE STATION AT THE BERNHARD THEATRE: During the EURO 2008, the City Police of Zurich will operate an around-the-clock police station at the Bernhard Theatre. The police officers of that station will mainly be deployed in case a quick intervention is needed in the Bellevue area. However, no reports can be made at the Bernhard theatre. For this purpose, visitors of the festival are asked to contact one of the regular police stations. Each police patrol may provide on-site information as to the location of the closest police station. (Source: http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch) EVERYTHING IS READY FOR THE BIG FOOTBALL FESTIVAL: One day before the start of the EURO 2008, Switzerland is ready for this big event. The first large fan groups will begin arriving on Friday. The weather alone is not showing its best side for the start of the EURO 2008, however, according to the latest forecasts, should improve in the coming week. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) PAPIERMUEHLE-STREET TEMPORARILY CLOSED: The Papiermuehle-Street will temporarily be closed on the occasion of the football match between the Netherlands and Italy on june 9 in Berne. Between Guisan Place and Wankdorf-Junction, the Papiermühle-Street will be blocked for any kind of traffic as from next Sunday, 8 June 2008, 10:00 p.m. through Tuesday, 10 June 2008, approximately 3:00 a.m. During this time, motor-driven road users are asked to spaciously drive around the area of the Stade de Suisse. (Source: http://www.police.be.ch)
ARRIVAL OF CZECH FANS: The police authorities of Freiburg (D) are reporting a significant number of Czech fans along the motorway A5 between Freiburg and the Swiss border. They are arriving for the opening game between Switzerland and Czech Republic tomorrow. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Monday, June 02, 2008 (mic) JOINT INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE POLICE CORPS OF THE CANTON AND THE CITY OF ZURICH AND THE PROTECTION AND RESCUE FORCES OF ZURICH DURING THE EURO 2008: During the European Football Championship in June 2008, the Police Corps of the City and the Canton of Zurich operate a joint media information centre in conjunction with the Protection and Rescue Forces of Zurich. The information centre will provide the media with information around the tournament. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) FAIRPLAY FOR ALL: Shortly before the kick-off of the EURO 2008, the responsible parties of the Canton of Thurgau are convinced that they have taken all necessary security measures. During a media conference, the Director of the Department of Justice stressed the active and early engagement of the Canton of Thurgau for the EURO 2008. “Thanks to a holiday ban, the cantonal police comprises of enough forces in order to ensure the safety and security in Thurgau” he said. “So far, no specific threats have come to our attention”, police commander Hans Baltensperger further explained. However, the cantonal police is on an elevated alert level for the whole time of the tournament, carefully observing the situation and contributing to the event with convincing work and consideration. In case of violent perpetrators, individuals behaving conspiciously, drunks and other people that threaten order and security, the cantonal police will take drastic measures. And this in a fast and decisive manner. For further information please visit http://www.kapo.tg.ch/euro08 TRAINING FLIGHTS OF THE AIR FORCE ABOVE EURO 2008 STADIUMS: The Swiss Air Force will overfly the four EURO 2008 stadiums in Bern, Zurich, Basel and Geneva for training purposes on 4 and 5 June 2008. These flights will serve as airspace training for the EURO 2008 games. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) NOTE FOR THE PRESS: During the EURO 2008 (2nd to 26th of June 2008), the Federal Ministry of Interior in Vienna has appointed the head of the staff division of the County Police Command of Vorarlberg, first lieutenant Rainer Fitz, to act as the police liaison officer in Switzerland. First lieutenant Rainer Fitz is the point of contact for the Swiss, Austrian and the international media representatives for police matters relating to Austria. He also acts as the service point for the media. Please direct any inquiries to first lieutenant Rainer Fitz, 0043/664-2100069 or rainer.fitz@polizei.gv.at |
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Joint Information service of the Police Corps and the Protection and Rescue Forces during EURO 2008During the European Football Championship in June 2008, the Police Corps of the City and the Canton of Zurich operate a joint media information centre in conjunction with the Protection and Rescue Forces of Zurich. The information centre will provide the media with information around the tournament. In order to inform the media representatives continuously of all relevant safety and security matters around the EURO 2008, the media information centre of both police corps of Zurich and the Protection and Rescue Forces of Zurich will inform together in the following frequency:
morning bulletin at around 6.30 a.m.,
The bulletins will be sent out approximately half an hour beforehand. The midday bulletin is optional and will only be prepared upon a changed situation as compared to the morning bulletin. Due to the fact that no matches will take place in Zurich as from June 17, 2008, we will review the information frequency and adjust it if necessary. All media representatives will be informed accordingly at an early stage. With a time lag of about two hours, all media releases will be available in English, French and Italian (English: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch; French: http://www.securiteeuro2008.ch; Italian: http://www.sicurezzaeuro2008.ch). Media representatives also have the opportunity to subscribe there for an RSS-Feed.
We will inform about all matters not relating to the EURO 2008 via the usual channels. The joint media centre may be reached as from Friday, June 6, 2008 until the end of the tournament between 6.30 a.m. and 1.00 a.m. under the existing phone number (+41 (0)44 411 91 11). Moreover, the Police of the Canton of Zurich as well as the Protection and Rescue Forces of Zurich have installed further direct channels.
Zurich City Police
Zurich Cantonal Police
Zurich Protection and Rescue
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Friday, May 30, 2008 (mic) POLICE ALREADY ON THE JOB: The planning and preparation work of the host cities’ cantonal police corps and the other cantonal and municipal police forces with regard to the EURO 2008 is fulfilled. The security forces now step in the operational phase. For all blue-light organisations and the other forces they work with, cooperation remains the key strategy to success. Due to the holiday ban for June the fortified police presence should clearly be noticed by the public with immediate effect. (source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) ARMAMENT OF MILITARY FORCES: The Swiss Federal Government has commented on a respective interpellation by National Councillor Josef Lang (Green Fraction/ZG). Due to the subsidiary army operations, the decision regarding the arnament of the Swiss Armed Forces during the EURO 2008 rests with the civil authorities. The Swiss Armed Forces will not be involved in security operations. (Source: http://www.vbs.admin.ch) CRIMINAL ACTS COMMITTED BY MINORS: Unfortunately at mass rallies as the EURO 2008 individuals often use the opportunity to commit crimes. The law enforcement agencies have therefore decided to immediately take disciplinary actions against criminals in compliance with the code of criminal procedure. The immediate judgment of criminal acts concerns adults and minors. This direct reaction only allows an effective and credible intervention which avoids other noticeable problems caused by the same individual. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch) SECURITY-MEASURES AROUND THE “AMTSHAUS I” IN ZURICH: The Police of the City of Zurich assume responsibility for the safety and security of the people in the City of Zurich. In order to ensure full mobility and freedom of action for the police forces, several measures like barriers and traffic controls will be needed around the “Amtshaus I” at Bahnhofquai 3. (Source) RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING: There are only a few days to go until the EURO 2008 kick-off. Therefore the Police of the City of Winterthur have launched the campaign “Winti by night - fun & respect”. The campaign calls the party people and the local residents for a respectful behaviour with each other. On the one hand, increased immissions by football enthusiastic fans will be inevitable. For a limited period of time, it needs to be counted with higher noise levels. On the other hand, not all inhabitants of Winterthur share the pleasures of football. Furthermore, many people have a need for sleep. In this sense, respect and mutual understanding are vital for a reconciliation of the diametrically opposed needs. (Source: http://www.stapo.winterthur.ch) |
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 (miz) DEPLOYMENT EXERCISE OF THE SECURITY FORCES IN BERNE: Together with their security partners the Police of the Canton of Berne have finalized their preparations for the EURO 2008 with two large-scale exercises. Shortly before kick-off, they have started with their operations after a long period of planning. The security and rescue organisations are confident of being capable to ensure the safety and security in the Canton of Berne during the EURO 2008. (Source: http://www.police.be.ch) VOLUNTARY VACCINATION: In Switzerland the number of infections with measles has been increasing since 2006. By offering the troops free and voluntary vaccination for the EURO 2008 mission, the Swiss Armed Forces wish to help reduce the infection risk during mass events and thus protect their troops. The measures will be implemented in concurrence with the recommendations of the Federal Office of Health. Additionally, all civil protection workers will be offered a vaccination opportunity. Together with the UEFA EURO 2008 Public Authorities Security Sector the Federal Office of Public Health has further recommended the vaccination against measles to the police corps. The vaccination would be conducted by the cantonal physicians. The objective is that all police officers, which are deployed during the EURO 2008, may undergo a voluntary and free of charge vaccination against measles. Each police corps decides upon the measures to be taken on its own. (Source: http://www.vtg.admin.ch) INFORMATION OF THE SECURITY FORCES: The planning and preparations of the «UEFA EURO 2008 Public Authorities Security Sector» with regard to the EURO 2008 have come to an end. As set forth and detailed in «The National Swiss Security Strategy for UEFA EURO 2008», the cantons and the police corps of the host cities are now responsible for the concrete implementation of the security measures. The information leadership during the deployment of the security forces lies in the hands of the police officers in charge. For their support, the Security Sector is operating a national «Media Information Centre - Security» which is accessible around-the-clock as from May 26, 2008 through June 30, 2008. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) LARGE SCALE CIVIL PROTECTION OPERATION DURING THE UEFA EURO 2008: Together with the cantons and the four host cities the Swiss Government provides public security during the EURO 2008. The partner organisation of the Civil Protection makes a wide range of contributions. The EURO 2008 reveals that the services of the Civil Protection go far beyond what is expected from these troops in case of catastrophe and distress.(source: http://www.babs.admin.ch) PROJECT ORGANISATION PUBLIC AUTHORITIES UEFA EURO 2008: The Overall Project Co-ordination Swiss Authorities UEFA EURO 2008 will supply daily information pertaining to Switzerland during the UEFA EURO 2008. further information |
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Large scale Civil Protection operation during the UEFA EURO 2008Together with the cantons and the four host cities the Swiss Government provides public security during the EURO 2008. The partner organisation of the Civil Protection makes a wide range of contributions. The EURO 2008 reveals that the services of the Civil Protection go far beyond what is expected from these troops in case of catastrophe and distress. The EURO 2008 shall be a great, bright, untroubled festival uniting the nations. To make this possible, security has to be ensured. Therefore the protective services of the Civil Protection haven taken discreet but effective measures together with other security forces. In order to guarantee the intended interaction between the police, the emergency medical services, fire brigade and other security forces, these “blue-light-organisations” practice on the basis of a large scaled exercise around the stadium “Stade de Suisse” under the direction of the Police Corps of the Canton of Berne.
Operation- and Support-Forces go on alert
The Civil Protection renders a range of organisational and logistic support in the host cities as well as in areas with large public viewing zones. It provides the needed forces in order to support the other protective services promptly and efficiently, if required. Overall, the Swiss Federal Government has approved approximately 18’000 deployment days in the host cities on its own account. Beyond that, the responsible cantonal and communal authorities have approved further deployment days.
Federal Office for Civil Protection FOCP on duty
Likewise, the FOCP is on duty during the EURO 2008: the National Coordination Staff of Switzerland (NACOS) has assumed the leadership for danger prevention in non-police matters. FOCP makes a key contribution with regard to the information and communication management of the security forces. The National Emergency Operations Centre NEOC, as part of the FOCP, will be operating the Electronic Situation Display (ESD) during the entire course of the EURO 2008. All deployment forces shall have access to the ESD. Moreover, under the lead-management of the FOCP, the existing POLYCOM sub-networks have been connected to an overall network in view of the EURO 2008. The safety radio system POLYCOM allows the radio contact within as well as between the involved security forces. In case of any questions please contact:
Kurt Münger
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Exercise “deep forward pass” in Bern - InvitationDear Ladies and Gentlemen On Wednesday, May 28th, the so-called “blue light organizations” will hold a large exercise in the area of the “Stade de Suisse” under the command of Dr. Stefan Blättler, Commander of the Bernese Cantonal Police. With regard to the EURO 08, the coordination of the police and rescue forces and further security institutions is tested. We would like to invite you to this exercise and expect you on: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen On Wednesday, May 28th, the so-called “blue light organizations” will hold a large exercise in the area of the “Stade de Suisse” under the command of Dr. Stefan Blättler, Commander of the Bernese Cantonal Police. With regard to the EURO 08, the coordination of the police and rescue forces and further security institutions is tested. We would like to invite you to this exercise and expect you on: Wednesday, May 28th, 0930 at the final stop ("Guisanplatz") of tram number 9. After a short introduction a tour is scheduled. Around 1130 a media conference will be held in the military barracks. Afterwards you have the possibility for a common lunch. We are keen on welcoming a representative of your media. Authorization to access the “Stade de Suisse” is only issued upon application. We kindly ask you to apply until Monday, May 26th, via infostelle@police.be.ch or by fax 0041 (0)31 634 40 39. Many thanks.
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