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 challenges did G4S face in meeting its security obligations for the Olympic venues?

What was the role of additional police officers in the context of the security crisis?

How did the government respond to G4S's inability to meet its contractual obligations?

What assurances did G4S provide regarding their staffing levels at the venues?

What implications did the security issues have for the athletes arriving for the games?