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FootExpo Marrakech: Malcolm Tarbitt, Director of Security and Risk Advisory for the ICSS, presents 'The Mechanics of a Major Sporting Event Security Plan'

2012-10-11

FootExpo Marrakech held its second edition of the successful conference and expo showcasing the best of African football.

 

Morocco is the first African country to have been awarded the FIFA Club World Cups which will be held in 2013 and 2014. Morocco will also be host to the 2015 African Cup of Nations.

 

Malcolm Tarbitt of the ICSS delivered an interesting presentation on the mechanics of a major sporting event secuity plan.  The ICSS have developed a Security, Safety and Integrity (SSI) Model that serves as a master guide for the security planning of major sporting events.

 

It consists of a Framework that covers all dimensions of an event life cycle and a Security Concept that addresses the entire suite of security functions that have to be a managed during the Preparation- and Operations Phases to ensure a holistic and integrated plan.

 

This is not only invaluable to any country seeking to bid for a major sporting event, but also for host countries that have already been awarded such events.  It is also specifically of  value to Morocco as it is currently challenged by a lack of compliance by most of its sport venues to ensure minimum security and safety standards.