«Security EURO 2008»: How to inform yourself

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 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.

The security forces of Switzerland – 26 cantonal and over 100 communal police corps, the police bodies of the Swiss Federal Government as well as the Swiss Armed Forces which are providing their support in various matters – have prepared themselves meticulously for the EURO 2008. Together with their national and international partners they have tied a strong yet flexible security net. Thereby, the main objective of all these taken security measures is to ensure the safety and comfort of the guests of the EURO 2008. In this sense, also the security forces regard themselves as hosts above all.

Beyond that, the security forces are aware of the importance of establishing transparency with regard to their role, objectives and measures. Therefore, they continuously inform guests and the population alike. They support – whenever manageable – national and international media at their work.

For this purpose, we would like to provide you with some information which may assist you in your reporting of the security measures taken for the EURO 2008.

• The document «Frequently Asked Questions» with answers to 55 questions on safety and security: http://www.switzerland.com/files/?id=7584;
• «The National Swiss Security Strategy for UEFA EURO 2008»: http://www.switzerland.com/files/?id=2086;
• Contact details of the main protagonists and of the «Media Information Centre - Security». This information centre acts as the central contact point and may put you in touch with the appropriate person to answer your question;
• Factsheet to the website http://www.securityeuro2008.ch: During the EURO 2008, you may find here daily the everyday media announcements of the various security forces. Furthermore, a daily overview of the key security-matters will be published each day at around 6 p.m. (in German, French and English). You may also subscribe for this information via an RSS-Feed.

As set forth in «The National Swiss Security Strategy for UEFA EURO 2008», the usual responsibilities remain fully in place during the deployment of security forces for the EURO 2008. Accordingly, media announcements and direct media support will generally be provided by the media departments of the host cities and the security partners in charge, respectively. The «Media Information Centre - Security» supports the national and international media at their work. It acts as the central point of contact and may associate you with the right contact person for all questions pertaining to safety and security at the EURO 2008.

The Swiss Football Association in its function as the host and the Euro 2008 SA as the organisator, respectively, assume responsibility for the safety and security in the four stadiums, their immediate surroundings and in the team bases. They will answer the respective questions of the media on these matters.

Starting on the 6th of June 2008, the public authorities’ project organisation UEFA EURO 2008 will keep a press conference after every match, which took place in one of the four Swiss match venues. This conference will be held at 11.30 am in the Media Center of the Host City Bern in the Kornhausforum. If need arises, questions concerning security will be answered at this occasion as well.

UEFA EURO 2008 Public Authorities Security Sector
Media Information Centre – Security
+41 31 324 80 84
miz@fedpol.admin.ch

Published by: Sector Security Swiss Public Authorities EURO 2008 on 28.05.2008 at 09:18:00
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