2002 World Equestrian Games

Security in place in Jerez de la Frontera

Security for competitors and spectators alike is of paramount concern for the Organizing Committee (OC) of the World Equestrian Games at Jerez. Development of a Safety Plan started more than a year ago by forming a special Task Force. It includes members of the Town Hall of Jerez, National Police, Local Police, Sub-delegation of Government, Guardia Civil, Protección civil and the Organizing Committee.

All locations connected with the Games will be under special protection, beginning from 7. September. Only after the last horses have left the stables on 25. September the extra protection will be eased.

During daytime 150 agents, watchmen and assistants will be in charge of security. The permanent supervision over a 24 hour period will be performed by a team of 60 watchmen and assistants. For days with an extra heavy turnout of spectators safety measures are raised by adding more security forces. This includes the facilities of Garrapilos, where on Saturday, 14. September, the Cross Country competition for the Eventers will take place. Garrapilos being a military installation, safety is in experienced hands. The sport complex of Chapin will be enclosed by roughly 4000 meters of fence line. Altogether with the security measures described before, more than 1.000 agents from the Security National Department and local department look after the safety of spectators and competitors during the World Equestrian Games.