Overview Security EURO 2008

Overview 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)

PAPIERMÜHLESTRASSE CLOSED FOR EXERCISE: Next Wednesday, 28th of May 2008, Papiermühlestrasse will be closed between Guisanplatz and Parking Stade de Suisse from 09.45am until 01.00pm. Entry to the shopping mall is ensured. On Wednesday, 28th of May 2008, the so called “blue light organizations” are conducting a large scale service drill in the Stade de Suisse. This drill is aimed at testing the interaction between the police, the emergency medical service, the fire brigade and other contained forces within the field of security, in view of the upcoming EURO 2008. For security reasons Papiermühlestrasse will be closed during that time between Guisanplatz and the entranceway to Parking Stade de Suisse. However, the shopping mall can be reached by car. A detour will be signalized for this purpose. (Source: http://www.police.be.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)

Published by: MIZ Security on 26.05.2008 at 19:40:00
Host City | Basle | Special topic | Fan activity | Trafficking in human beings and forced prostitution | Public Viewing | Training and exercises | Actors | Police corps | Cantonal police | Basle-Town | Permalink