Summary
Italy has announced a detailed security plan for the upcoming Winter Olympics, emphasizing that it will maintain control over security operations. The United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will assist the U.S. delegation in an advisory role, focusing on intelligence and cybersecurity. Italy will deploy 6,000 law enforcement officers to secure the event, which is set to take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in February.
Key Facts
- Italy will manage all security operations for the Winter Olympics, with ICE only providing advisory support.
- The Olympics will occur from February 6 to February 22, with events in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
- Approximately 3,500 athletes and around two million visitors are expected to attend the Games.
- 6,000 Italian law enforcement officers will be deployed to ensure safety.
- U.S. agencies, including ICE, will focus on intelligence related to cybersecurity and national threats, without direct patrolling duties.
- The event will include drone surveillance and a cybersecurity command center to monitor threats.
- Italian authorities will enforce "red zones" to prevent access to individuals with public-order convictions.
- ICE's involvement has led to planned protests in Milan, with a rally set for the opening ceremony.
