Whenever a major event requires police intervention, questions are raised about the nature of the police response. Could the police have prevented the conflict, been better prepared, reacted more quickly? Could they have acted more forcefully or brought the altercation under control more effectively? Based upon real case studies of events from all over the world, this volume explores the complex set of factors comprising the policing of major events. Events covered include the World Cup, the Olympic Games, the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11, the Haitian earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina.

Violence at Sporting Events: The European Standards of Police Procedures and Practice in Serbia. Policing Political Protests in the United Kingdom. Policing International Football Tournaments and the Cross-Cultural Relevance of the Social Identity Approach to Crowd Behavior. Innovations in the Governance of Security: Lessons from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Sports Fan Violence in Serbia: Shadow of Turbulent Sociopolitical Circumstances. The Planning and Execution of Security for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada. Policing Major Events in Australia: A Private Security Model of Police Cooperation. Police Planning to Curb Insurgency in Nigeria: The Need for a Strong and Effective Police Public Partnership. Law Enforcement Response to Hurricane Katrina: A Multisystem Examination of Response Impact in Louisiana and Texas. Coordinating Police Responses to Critical Events in United Nations Mission Areas. Effective Planning for Major Events and Incidents: Examining the New York City Police Department Protocols and Guidelines. Intriguing Paradox: The Inability to Keep South Africa Safe and the Successful Hosting of Mega Global Sporting Events. Police Leadership and the Strategic Management of Mega Events: Policing the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Planning for Major Events on Aboriginal Lands in Canada. Conclusion, Discussion, and Policy Implications. Index.