The club stepped up security measures before the Champions League - LNBN 08

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The club stepped up security measures before the Champions League.

Security and security officials from British football clubs and associations met their European counterparts last week in Munich, at the annual stadium and security conference organized by Uefa and the EU. Officials to review the latest tactics to prevent terrorist attacks.

Uefa is providing expert consultations and a dedicated anti-terrorist press conference for housekeepers at clubs and football associations in its 55 member countries.

Clubs’ security staff were advised to watch outside stadiums on non-matchdays as well as matchdays for potential terrorists planning attacks carrying out hostile reconnaissance.

In the UK, the National Counterterrorism Department, a branch of the Office of the Government, provided security advice for the protection of stadiums and stadiums in 2006 and recommends updates on the prevention of attacks at football clubs, entertainment venues and crowded places.

Uefa and European policy-making agencies promote closer and more co-operative control in football matches, concluding that it reduces stress and reduces potential conflicts with people support.

The EU-Uefa Conference warned clubs and police forces not to allow this increased anti-terrorism effort to necessarily create a tougher police approach at football matches.

Officials have vigorously argued that the police image of bat supporters has created a more hostile atmosphere in football and urged police to adhere to modern policy on safety, service and security.