Bogota
This Saturday, June 15, Bogotá is preparing to host the Colombian soccer final with a wide safety device. Local authorities have outlined a detailed plan to ensure security and order both inside and outside the stadium, as well as in various parts of the city where fans will gather.
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Gustavo Quintero, secretary of Governmentannounced that the stadium doors will open between 4 and 4:30 in the afternoon, with the visiting fans located in the northwest stand, separated by a security cordon. “From the Government Secretariat we will have a team of 50 people dedicated to the management of the dialogue and coexistence inside the stadium, while an additional district team of 100 people will be deployed in the surrounding area to ensure order,” Quintero explained.
In addition, a traffic management plan has been planned for the teams’ movements from the hotels to the stadium, as well as a specialized device to escort the fans of the winning team, be it Bucaramanga either Santa Fe.
In the event that Santa Fe becomes champion, The team will go to Simón Bolívar Park, where there will be a giant screen so that amateurs can see the game and the eventual celebration.
César Restrepo, Secretary of Security, stressed the commitment of the security forces security with the success of the event. “The city is preparing with all its capabilities to ensure that Saturday’s event is a success and that everyone celebrates in peace,” he said. In addition, he highlighted the joint effort of various ministries and the Police Bogotá Metropolitan to maintain security throughout the day.
For his part, General José Daniel Gualdrón, commander of the Bogotá Metropolitan Police, explained that previous meetings and articulations have been held with all the relevant institutions. “We will have more than 2,500 men and women assigned to meet the requirements inside and outside the stadium. In the Simón Bolívar Park and other parts of the city, such as the 93 Park, there will be giant screens for the transmission of the party”said Gualdrón.
Likewise, two helicopters will be deployed, six drones strategically located, and 100 electronic devices for facial and fingerprint recognition. Security measures include three rings around the stadium for controls and searches, as well as fixed and mobile cameras to monitor the situation in real time.
The authorities also reported temporary road closures on several streets in the city to facilitate the movement of teams and the safety of attendees. The affected roads include Calle 53 from Carrera 30 to Diagonal 61 C, and Calle 53 B from NQS to Carrera 38, among others.
Finally, Gualdrón made a call to the citizens: “The festival of colombian soccer should be lived with family and friends, making sure enjoy it safely and responsibly.”
