For the Summer Olympics in Paris, millions of tourists and hundreds of athletes are anticipated, but organizers are concerned about the possibility of riots, terrorism, and cyberattacks.
The French interior ministry has informed CNN that during the Games, France plans to have 35,000 police officers deployed daily.
Additionally, officials stated that 1,800 police officers from other nations will assist the 10,000 soldiers who will be stationed in the Paris region.
The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, which is set for July 26, is expected to be unlike any other since it will take place on a river for the first time ever.
Nicolas Nordman, the deputy mayor of Paris responsible for security, informed CNN that planners had been preparing for potential scenarios for months and expressed confidence that the ceremony would proceed safely.
Before the Opening Ceremony, he said, a "strictly controlled" area along the river's banks will be blocked off, and everyone attempting to enter will be subject to inspection. Last Thursday, the security perimeter went into force, requiring anyone living, working, or visiting within the restricted area to have a pass in order to enter. Prior to Thursday, people had to apply for an entrance pass.
"Nordman stated that these measures aim to prevent unauthorized access to the area. Strong measures will be enforced on the day of the ceremony to ensure security and mitigate any potential risks."
During the Games, military personnel will enhance security in Paris by patrolling alongside police officers, providing extra resources such as expertise in countering drones and deploying canine units. General Eric Chasboeuf, deputy leader of the military mission for the Games, confirmed these arrangements.
"This Olympics marks a notable departure from its predecessors due to ongoing cyberwarfare, occurring incessantly, I believe, every second of each day. Throughout the entirety of the Olympic Games, cyberwar will persist."