Key Recommendations Following the structure of the Guide, this section consolidates the recommendations featured at the end of each chapter. It provides an overview of key steps and approaches for decision-makers to consider in the security domain during the preparations and execution for an MSE.
Foundations Of Security At Major Sporting Events (Chapter III) Leadership and Vision
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Select leaders in charge of the security of MSEs based on a proven track record of ethical and moral behaviour. Ensure that leaders in the security field act strictly within the law and that they are fully committed to the values of diversity, inclusiveness, gender and racial equality. Include the security mission within the broader vision for the MSE and align security considerations to the MSE’s core organisational values.
Coordination
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Plan and manage the security process for an MSE by involving a wide range of national authorities (e.g. Ministries of Interior, Justice, Defence, Security, Foreign Affairs, Sport, Treasury, Planning, Transportation and Health) in the decision-making process. Ensure that security coordination efforts reflect multilevel institutional arrangements in the hosting country (roles and responsibilities of national and local levels of Government in the security arena). Include the business sector and civil society in security-related decision-making processes. Ensure that security planning and management are supported by adequate legal and regulatory frameworks outlining, inter alia, clear and smooth procedures aimed at the identification of roles, timelines as well as hierarchical and reporting mechanisms. Engage highly qualified staff to work on safety and security tasks and provide them with specialized training on the implications of handling an MSE. Staff from private security agencies, when recruited, should also undergo appropriate training.
Guide on the Security of Major Sporting Events
