National Olympic Security Coordinator, Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison
said: “Testing and exercising is vital to getting our safety and security
operations for the Games right.
“We need to be confident that we have the right people in the right places,
that we understand how others operate and that we are talking to each other
at the right levels and in the right way.
“This is part of a series of exercises which we have run in the lead-up to the
Games, but this is the first with such a significant response from the
emergency services on the ground.
“The initial incident will test the tactical response including evacuating the
station, rescuing injured people and managing the crime scene.
“The exercise will go on to test how senior decision-makers manage the impact
of the incident, the investigation to catch those responsible and a range of
issues such as travel disruption, protest and organised crime which may
impact on the smooth running of the Olympic Games.”
Crime and Security minister James Brokenshire said: “We want to deliver a
Games where the sporting achievement and the Olympic spirit is what people
will remember – not the security.
“To ensure that happens we need to test our plans and this exercise gives us
the opportunity to inform, reassure and build confidence in the UK’s safety
and security operation.
“We are determined to leave nothing to chance to deliver a safe and secure
Games that London, the UK and the world can enjoy.”
