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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, 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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