Sky News 2012 Olympics Coverage

The transcript discusses the security challenges faced by G4S, a private contractor, in meeting its obligations for the Olympic Games. Due to staffing issues, additional police officers from various forces were deployed as an emergency measure. The government, unaware of the severity of the problem until recently, took immediate action. G4S assured the government of meeting its targets but failed in the final stages. Local police, already under budget constraints, had to step in to ensure security. G4S committed to covering the additional costs and promised to have enough staff soon, but the military and police remain prepared for extended deployment.

What emergency measure was taken due to G4S's failure to meet security obligations?

• Hiring more private security firms

• Increasing ticket prices

• Deploying extra police officers

• Cancelling the Olympic events

What did the Home Secretary claim about G4S's assurances?

• They would meet their targets

• They would cancel their contract

• They would require government assistance

• They would need more time

How many Olympic staff did G4S accredit according to Theresa May?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

• 15,000

What was the issue at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead?

• Overstaffing by G4S

• Hotel closure due to security concerns

• Lack of security staff from G4S

• Athletes refusing to stay

What did G4S promise regarding the additional costs incurred?

• They would seek donations

• They would cover the additional costs

• They would ignore the costs

• They would pass the costs to the government