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 was the main reason for the involvement of the military and police in the 2012 Olympics security?

• G4S successfully hired all required security guards.

• G4S failed to hire enough security guards.

• The military volunteered to help.

• The police requested to be involved.

How many security personnel did G4S manage to train and have ready for deployment?

• 8,000

• 4,000

• 10,000

• 13,700

Who is ultimately responsible for delivering the games with all the security involved?

• G4S

• The military

• The police

• LOCOG

What financial impact is G4S facing due to the security shortfall?

• A loss of £10 million

• A profit of £50 million

• A loss of £50 million

• No financial impact

What personal sacrifices are some military personnel making to join the security teams?

• They are taking additional training.

• They are receiving extra pay.

• They are being promoted.

• They are sacrificing leave with their families.