STRATECIC MANAGEMENT OF SECURITY FORCES DURING THE OG OG 2004 (ATHENS). CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND THE ROLE OF THE HELLENIC COAST GUARD

Abstract

The aim of this concise paper is to present and to examine critically the security policy planning of the Olympic Games 2004 (OG 2004) which took place in Hellas. More specifically will be examined the strategic management of security forces which were involved in them, the crisis management system which was developed in order to combat any event, incident during the Olympic Games and further to ensure the secure conduct of them. Furthermore will be analyzed the role and the contribution of one of the basic Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) in Hellas, the role of the Hellenic Coast Guard in this security policy. It is noted that Hellas was the smallest country that has ever organized modern Olympic Games. Because of its size, the international interest and the participation of many people of the entire world activated the whole state machine and the total of forces in order to be ensured the secure conduct of them.

Keywords

• Olympic Games,Hellas

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