The police strengthen the staff before the VG list in Trondheim – news Trøndelag

– We have had a good dialogue with the organizer. We have strengthened our staff and our presence beyond what has been normal at previous years’ events. This is what the station manager at the central police station in Trondheim, Arve Nordtvedt, says. Several thousand are expected to the center of Trondheim when the VG-list concert starts at 18.30. There will be more police than usual. Will secure better For after the mass shooting outside the nightclub London on the night of June 25, where two people were killed, the police are taking all precautions at major events. – It is on the basis of the tense situation we have in the wake of what happened in Oslo, and recommendations that all major events be considered a possible threat. Nordtvedt does not want to say how many more police officers will be at work on Wednesday night. They will also be armed with a pistol. – On the basis of what happened in Oslo, it was decided that uniformed patrols should be armed with a pistol. The difference is that we wear it, not locked in the car. It has to do with the threat situation, which remains unresolved. Station manager at the central police station in Trondheim, Arve Nordtvedt. Photo: news Preventive effect Nordtvedt says there is nothing to indicate that something serious is going to happen, but is concerned with communicating that the police strengthen the staff, so that the event takes place in a safe and good way. It will always be the case that police presence is a barrier for people to do something unwanted. – One thinks that the more police there are, the more there is a barrier and that it will have a preventive effect. Takes security seriously news has tried to get a comment from the organizer so far without success. But on their own websites, they write that they are concerned about the security around the events. – The VG list takes security very seriously and we work continuously with the police and the other emergency services to create a safe and secure event for everyone. – The VG list works purposefully to take care of the audience. The process includes both internal and external risk analyzes, a strong focus on continuous improvement and improvement, and close cooperation with the emergency services.



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