Olympic Security 2012
Great Britain is getting ready for the Olympics in 2012. One of their biggest concerns is anti-terrorism. The day after they were awarded the games, terrorist attacks on the subway and a bus killed 52 people. Security costs are estimated to reach $1.3 billion to protect the 14,000 athletes, 100 heads of state, and over 10 million fans. Approximately 9,000 police officers will work the games, along with numerous high-tech systems to monitor people and facilities. A special concern is the public transportation system which will be impossible to completely monitor. Athletes and fans can be better screened, but some venue will be harder to manage such as the sailing venues which are off the southern coast.