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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, 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, Tuesday, June 03, 2008 (mic) SWISS CUSTOMS WELCOMES ALL OUR FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS: Commercial traffic - In principle, there are no special exceptional procedures for the carriage of goods in connection with the UEFA EURO 2008. That means that customs clearance will be carried out using the current infrastructure and in accordance with the current well-rehearsed procedures. As a huge number of arrivals and departures are expected, the customs authorities will make every effort to ensure that visitors are able to clear customs as quickly as possible during the UEFA EURO 2008. Customs inquiries: General queries on the EURO 2008: +41 (0)31 322 67 04; Customs and vehicles: +41 (0)31 322 59 88. (Source: http://www.ezv.admin.ch) FIRST VIDEOCONFERENCE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY: Information exchange between the two host countries Switzerland and Austria is a central element of the safety and security around the EURO 2008. On the one hand the situation reports are exchanged using the Electronic Situation Display (ESD). On the other hand, regular, personal exchange is important on the level of the persons responsible for security matters. For this purpose, a daily videoconference between the two project managers for safety and security during the EURO 2008, in Switzerland, Martin Jäggi and in Austria, Günther Marek, takes place. This videoconference between the two safety co-ordinators was held today for the first time. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) EXERCISE FAN ZONE GENEVA: This morning the police forces of Geneva finalized their preparation by carrying out the last exercise in preparation for the EURO 2008. This last exercise of the police officers took place on the public reception square of the fan zone of Plainpalais and the Fan village of Bout-du-Monde. About fifty people acted as supporters and thus allowed the officers present to apprehend various aspects related to these locations. At the fan zone of Plainpalais, where more than 45’000 people are expected, three scenarios allowed the extraction of a group of violent supporters, the search of a person or controlling an area at risk. The second part of the exercise was continued in the fan village of Bout-du-Monde. There, still more than 30’000 people are awaited to enjoy the tournament and more than 3’000 have the possibility to stay there overnight. At this place, various exercises took place in particular by integrating the problems of the camp-site and the areas of accommodation. Local, national and international media were present in order to participate in this presentation. The success of this exercise allows the police forces of Geneva to demonstrate their excellent know-how. All three modules of the exercise are now completed. (Source: http://www.police.ge.ch) |
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Sunday, June 01, 2008 (miz) BORDER GUARD CORPS OF BASLE IS READY: There are only a few days to go until the kick-off of the EURO 2008 in Basle. In this respect, the border guard corps forms the first security filter in Switzerland. Members of the border guard corps are the first national authority guests from abroad get in touch with. This may either be in air, road or rail traffic, respectively. The corresponding preparations at the major road crossings, the two border stations of Basle as well as at the EuroAirport have timely come to an end. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) EURO 2008 - KICK-OFF FOR THE SWISS ARMED FORCES: About 10,000 members of the Swiss Armed Forces will start their security and support operations for the UEFA EURO 2008 on Monday. After joining, each member of the Swiss Armed Forces will be prepared for its task by deployment-oriented training. (Source: http://www.news.admin.ch) |
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