Olympic Games 2024: 58% say it's not safe

Safety concerns for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

The 2024 Olympic Games are approaching fast, and many people are unconvinced about the level of security. In fact, 58% of the French doubt their government can ensure safety for all sports fans.

According to a survey, these are the main safety concerns people are facing:

✔️ Terrorist attack threats

✔️ Too many people in one place

✔️ Weapon or knife threats

✔️ Unable to use public transport

✔️ Being stuck in violent riots

Confidence in the government is falling, but there is still some time to get the security and safety fully sorted out. Will they get the job done just in time?

According to the French people:

✅ 67% expect that the security is going to be poor

✅ 62% expect weak control of forced entries, racism, and vandalism

✅ 53% still want the opening ceremony to happen

✅ 72% said if there are safety doubts they would prefer to watch from home

✅ 58% have no trust that the government can ensure safety

source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1129590/french-worried-for-safety-paris-2024-rwc

Why are there safety concerns?

A majority of French citizens think their country will not be able to host the 2024 Olympics in Paris, largely due to their authorities' failure to handle last season's Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Football fans, including women, children, and people with disabilities, suffered physical injuries and psychological trauma in chaotic scenes leading up to, during, and after the European football final at the Stade de France outside of Paris on Sunday. Some were beaten by riot police with riot shields, tear-gassed by riot police, locked in hazardous queues outside the stadium, and robbed by armed gangs of petty criminals.

The match was postponed 36 minutes before kick-off and UEFA initially issued a statement on the stadium's big screen accusing fans of being “late” for the game. After supporters proved the allegation wrong by posting audio-visual evidence of time-stamped events online in the aftermath of the match, UEFA posted a brief apology on its website to supporters of both clubs.

source: https://inews.co.uk/sport/olympics/paris-2024-olympics-french-people-doubt-government-organise-uefa-champions-league-final-liverpool-1935809

Where are the Olympic Games located in Paris?

Because Paris is not like any other city, it deserves every honor. The Games in the capital city promise a complete spectacle, thought out for the athletes, spectators, and television audiences. Paris’ iconic landmarks are being transformed into sporting arenas to offer spectators an unparalleled experience and provide an outstanding backdrop for sporting prowess.

World-class sports venues will be in the spotlight for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In total:

✔️ 15 Olympic sites

✔️ 11 Paralympic sites

✔️ 21 Olympic sports (out of 32)

✔️ 14 Paralympic sports (out of 22)

source: https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-venue-concept/

Police expect a challenge for the bomb disposal squad

Following the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, there have also been more bomb alerts at popular tourist destinations including the Versailles Palace and the Louvre Museum.

In central Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower, a man recently attacked visitors, resulting in one death and two injuries.

For the opening ceremony, they are expecting more than 100 thousand spectators. There doesn't seem to be a plan B. So according to the French sports minister, the show must go on!

source: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20231205-paris-police-expect-2024-olympics-to-be-considerable-challenge-for-bomb-disposal-squad

Solution: Use PSIM Software to control critical situations

Sky-Walker makes safety and security work easier, letting security operators within control rooms handle critical tasks without stress. Set up and install your security subsystems effortlessly with quick configuration. Within no time, all your systems will be connected on one platform for efficient monitoring and control.

Sky-Walker: Ensuring security during the 2024 Olympics

In a time when security measures are on the rise, it's crucial to embrace technological solutions that aid in maintaining order in football stadiums. Sky-Walker, an advanced PSIM platform, comes into play. Sky-Walker can integrate various safety & security systems in football stadiums.

Here's why you should use Sky-Walker within sports events like the Olympics 2024:

✅ Easily manages the safety & security within your stadium

✅ Can integrate any security & safety system fully vendor independent

✅ Advanced incident & alarm management capabilities

✅ Smart energy monitoring & IoT possibilities for smart buildings

✅ Save costs & time with fully automated operational tasks

✅ Get clever insights by combining Sky-Walker with A.I. add-ons

Harnessing the Power of AI

The true strength of Sky-Walker's PSIM platform comes to light when seamlessly integrating AI Video Analytics add-ons.

1) Cross-Camera Tracking

Effortlessly select a target for camera tracking with the Cross-Camera Tracking feature. This functionality allows automatic tracking of individuals through the software, ensuring optimal security, particularly in crowded environments like stadiums where visually following a person can be challenging.

2) Weapon Detection

Train the software to identify weapons in various formats, adapting to the specific circumstances of different locations. Recognizing a weapon in a stadium might differ from identifying one in other environments.

3) Suspicious Route Activity

Receive notifications when an individual deviates from the expected trajectory, such as a Paris Olympics 2024 spectator attempting to exit through an entrance or making an unauthorized entry onto the field.

4) Facial Recognition

Link the facial recognition technology to a blacklisted database containing individuals with a history of criminal activities or bad reputations as a "sports fan". This ensures they cannot enter the stadium for a specified period, enhancing security measures.

5) Emotion Detection

Automatically identify emotions, particularly anger, in the faces of spectators. This proactive feature allows quicker reactions, helping to prevent potential outbreaks and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for everyone.

How does AI integrate with Sky-Walker PSIM?

Our selection of AI add-ons offer the ability to directly analyze camera streams on the IP camera, eliminating the need to communicate with Sky-Walker firsthand. In scenarios such as detecting violence, the AI add-ons promptly triggers an alarm that is seamlessly transferred to Sky-Walker's platform.

This results in the security operator being able to visually see the alarm in the front end of the application. With the artificial intelligence add-ons managing the load of analyzing camera streams on its platform, we guarantee optimal real-time performance without any delays in AI decision-making.

As VAIBS, VCA, and Vision Intelligence prioritize AI video analytics, our attention can be directed towards our core concern. We specialize in a highly responsive PSIM platform, ensuring safety and security even in the most demanding scenarios. With Sky-Walker handling the heavy lifting, you can rest assured.

Conclusion

In a time when global safety & security is becoming an increasing concern, advanced technologies like Sky-Walker's PSIM platform with clever artificial intelligence add-on functionalities can help create a safer and more controlled environment. Through the integration of AI video analysis, security teams can quickly respond to unwanted incidents, providing both spectators and athletes with a safer sports experience.

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