• 70  police officers dedicated to ensuring the security of the Olympic Torch relay
• 2,000 X-ray machines and metal detector archways being used in the search and screening process
• 12,500  police officers on duty at peak times policing the Games, 9,500 of which in London
• 17,000 military personnel contributing to Games security
• 23,000+ security personnel securing LOCOG’s venues
• 10 million guardforce hours involved in the venue security operation
•  60 kilometres of fencing maintaining a secure perimeter around venues

Read briefing about security and safety.