Sky News 2012 Olympics Coverage

With 13 days until the Olympics, security is at risk due to G4S's failure to hire enough guards. The military and police are stepping in to fill the gap. G4S, which won the contract in 2010, realized too late that it couldn't meet its staffing target, leaving only 4,000 trained guards instead of the required 13,700. This has led to concerns about the safety of participants and spectators. G4S blames the failure on the high volume of applicants and insufficient time for training. The company faces financial penalties and must cover the cost of additional military personnel. The situation has also affected military families, with some personnel sacrificing leave to assist. The responsibility for the security shortfall is debated, with LOCog also being held accountable.

What challenges did G4S face in hiring security personnel for the Olympics?

How many security guards did G4S fail to hire, and what was the impact on the Olympics?

What was the response of the military regarding the security shortfall?

What financial consequences might G4S face due to the security issues?

What assurances did London give regarding the safety of the Olympics?