Review of Counter-Terrorism Systems during Summer Olympic Games in the 21st Century

• Autorzy: Adam Radomyski , Daniel Michalski , Paweł Bernat
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The research results presented in the article pertain to the organization of security systems by the host countries during the Summer Olympic Games in Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), London (2012), and Rio de Janeiro (2016). The central part of the considerations focuses on the complex issue of searching for methods and tools to effectively protect participants of such large mass sports events, not only against terrorists. Taking into account the identified problem situation, it was agreed that the aim of the article will be to characterize the security methods and tools employed by the organizers of the Summer Olympic Games. The research was conducted with the use of selected theoretical scientific methods, including analysis, synthesis, comparison, analogy, generalization, and inference. These methods were applied in a structured way to a research process that focused on case studies of selected Summer Olympic Games that were considered representative samples. The results of the carried out research clearly indicate a high complexity of the security systems created for the needs of the Olympic Games. In every analyzed case, the need occurred to integrate state institutions and international organizations, including various agencies dealing with security issues, including terrorism. Additionally, based on the obtained results, it was also determined that properly forecasting threats is crucial in ensuring the safety of participants in the Olympic Games. It should be further emphasized that in each analyzed case study, the organizers of these large sports events fulfilled their role as hosts very well. They should, therefore, be recognized as a good example for other countries that will apply for organizing this type of mass sports events in the future. They must also be aware that each sporting event of this type requires a significant organizational and financial effort and that the threats are not limited to terrorism but can be posed by various external and internal factors. This article is one of the first attempts to assess the justification of implementing various methods and tools to the security systems of mass international sporting events through the prism of their effectiveness. In addition, the proposed solutions, including the threat forecasting methodology, may be useful to both practitioners and theoreticians in creating more effective solutions in the field of national and international security.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Armed forces; Security; Terrorism

PL

Siły zbrojne; Bezpieczeństwo; Terroryzm

• Czasopismo: Torun International Studies
• Rocznik: 2023
• Numer: nr 1(18)
• Strony: 5--24

Twórcy

autor

Adam Radomyski

• Military University of Aviation in Dęblin , Poland

autor

Daniel Michalski

• Military University of Aviation in Dęblin , Poland

autor

Paweł Bernat

• Military University of Aviation, Dęblin, Poland

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Identyfikatory

DOI

DOI: 10.12775/TIS.2023.010