2.4.2 Case studies analysis – Greece (GRE

• A thorough search of the premises of the sports facility and its “locking/lockdown” with a scalable implementation of its operational security plan;

• Full implementation of the operational security plan of the sports facility. Deployment of security resources (personnel, technological equipment and means);

• After the end of the sporting event, the security operations conclude. Release of security resources.

14.5. Organization of Security Operations

14.5.1 Purpose of the Security Operations

The purpose of the Security Operations is to prevent, detect and respond to any possible criminal activity in the designated areas of sporting events and in the areas affected by this event. The implementation of threat management measures (prevention and response) in the identified areas and in the wider urban area, is considered critical in terms of operational success. Threat management measures are described in the individual operational security plans.

14.5.2 Individual Operational Security Plans of special actions

The Security Operations of sports events are divided into four (4) sub-plans of special actions, which perform different operations and security functions. The individual business security plans are as follows:

• Protection Plan - escort of sports teams which is prepared by the respective police authority of the sports facility where the sporting event will take place;

• Traffic Management Plan, which is prepared by the respective Traffic Service;

• An organized fan management plan, which is prepared by the respective police authority of the sports facility where the sporting event will take place; • A sports facility plan is prepared by the police authority for the sports facility where the sporting event will take place.

In particular, with regard to the elaboration of the Operational Plan for the Security of a Sports Facility, the following are taken into account. Depending on the categorization of the measures into usual, increased and intense, restraint-control zones are created outside the sports facility as follows:

First Stop Zone (1st control point) - Intensive Measures

In this zone, a visual inspection of the incoming spectators is carried out in order to verify the possession of a ticket for the sporting event (electronic ticket). The stopping points are determined according to the flow of spectators who arrive at the sports facility on foot or by using Public Transport. These points are identified physically or technically using the “BAR GATE” (mobile fencing) or through a human chain.

Second Stop Zone (2nd control point) - Increased Measures

In this zone, an electronic ticket and a spectator are identified. These points are identified near the sports facility and near the imaginary or physical fencing.

Third Entrance Zone (3rd checkpoint) - Usual Measures

In this zone, a physical search of the spectators is carried out and a “check in” ticket verification is carried out, through the validation of the ticket. These points are identified in front of the entrance doors of the sports facility. The entry points of the athletes and the parking spaces of the spectators’ vehicles are also identified. Depending on the categorization of the measures into usual, increased and intense, as well as the peculiarities of the sports facility and the sports event, the police force and the staff of I.E.P.Y.A. are available in predefined locations (sectors and subsectors) according to the responsibilities of each.

14.5.3 Special Action Units

In sports event security, actions should be taken to support the following modules:

• Management of information about football or basketball or volleyball sports events;

• Communication Security Policy;

• Crowd management / facility evacuation / Fire

Safety Study;

• Addressing health emergencies.

14.6. Security forces

14.6.1 Designated Security Forces

The designated police forces of security operations at sporting events are supported, where applicable by the applicable legal framework, by Private Security Services Personnel, in accordance with their roles, responsibilities and specific tasks. 1.6.2 Security Support Forces The security operations at the sporting events will be supported by the departments for the prevention of organized sports violence, sports police associations and other Security Bodies, such as the PS, as well as the E.K.A.B. 14.6.3 Reserve Security Forces. In any case, reserve forces should be provided to deal with unforeseen and emergency security situations that may arise at sporting events and in the wider area before, during and after the sporting event, and in particular during arrivals and unscheduled arrivals and departures. movements of organized fans.

14.7. Security Operations Guidelines

14.7.1 Security operational planning

The specific operational security requirements are:

• Administration and coordination of all designated security personnel of the sporting event;

• Supervision and control of the execution of the duties of general policing and security in the sports facilities and in their surrounding area; • Effective management of the crowd (spectators) during the attendance - stay at the premises of the sports facilities and during fans’ departure;

• Detect, prevent and deal with all incidents related to safety issues, with the least possible impact on the smooth running of the sporting event;

• Guarantee that all personnel who will participate in the implementation of operational plans will receive the appropriate information about their roles and responsibilities, in relation to the service they will perform at the specific sporting event;

• Ensuring the full operational readiness of the staff from the previous day of the sporting event;

• A thorough investigation of the sports facilities

“locking/lockdown” and guarding them, according to the more specific instructions.

14.7.2 Special Operational Planning settings

The following are taken into account during the design:

• Regulation of traffic around the sports facility;

• Issuance of decisions on temporary traffic regulations, if required;

• Identification of itineraries, main and alternative, and movement of officials and emergency vehicles.;

• Identification - recording and guarding (guarding or surveillance) of the vulnerable points of the sports facility;

• Identification of parking spaces for vehicles of officials and other vehicles etc;

• Provision for the availability of escort vehicles;

• Forecast of a crane vehicle;

• Identification of access points for officials and the disabled;