Risk Management

Risk Management Consultant Proposal

Risk management consultant Learning Team "C" Security Agency is submitting a bid proposal to Arlington, Texas, to the Mayor and Commissioner to head the security team, to protect every dignitary, Olympic athletes, and the visitors of Arlington during the 2014 Summer Olympics. Learning Team "C" Security Agency and law enforcement agencies will ensure security and safety of the Olympic by making good use of the "Utah Model" style of security from the Winter Olympics Games of 2002. Any adjustments to the model will be to accommodate any risk the Olympic games may face, especially during this time of public threats. The public safety community began to consider what the new terrorism threat meant for Olympic security operations with the national government leading the discussions (Bellavita, C). Three stages of risk management that will be implemented by Learning Team "C" Security are risk identification, risk response, risk monitoring, and control to identify and address any terrorist threats. Learning Team "C" Security will present scenario training to officials of the city, and it will help identify and reduce any possible threats that the Olympic committee may face.

Bid Proposal/Scenario Thinking

To the Mayor and Commissioners of the city of Arlington, Learning Team "C" Security will address in its bid proposal the subject of scenario thinking. Learning Team "C" will also address how scenario thinking is useful to ensuring that the 2014 Summer Olympics will be successful, safe, and fun event for those who attend. Scenario thinking allows law enforcement agencies to track any possible risk that may occur during the event. Risk tracking will allow security personnel the opportunity to identify possible key risks and address the risks because this enable any damage contained is minimized to avoid major loss. This will provide a more rapid recovery from the threat and scenario thinking and will allow the preparation for an event. Security planning for an Olympic event usually starts six to seven years before opening ceremonies (Bellevita, C). With an event of this magnitude one should not wait for a threat to commit resources. Even when no sign of threats are visible security personnel should go through the same steps, plans, and put individuals in place as if there were a genuine threat this ensures preparedness of the security team.

Using scenario thinking to manage risks Learning Team "C" Security will implement the SWOT Analysis to ensure that any risk of threat is addressed in a timely manner. SWOT Analysis allows management on every level of law enforcement to judge the strength of its personnel. The use of these strengths allows management strategically to place officers in areas of high vulnerability. An example would be parking lots with the use of drugs and bomb sniffing dogs, and watching for suspicious people. The SWOT Analysis also allows management the chance to discover any weakness in the security personnel that was hired. Any weakness in the security detail could jeopardize the event. Identifying weaknesses in the security plans will allow management the chance to compensate for weaknesses found in personnel hiring. After exploring the different threat scenarios, management has the opportunity to evaluate the security plans and make adjustments. The final part of the SWOT Analysis is threat. Using scenario thinking allows security personnel the chance to review possible threats that may occur at major events like the 2014 Summer Olympics. Practicing the various threat scenarios will give law enforcement a better chance at eliminating threats.

Risk Identification

One of the most important factors in identifying risk is not the "who" but the "what" are the risks involved or anticipated. Past assessments' from previous Olympics and documents needs to be recognized to keep the same mistakes from happening over and over. There are several ways to identify risk in a project such as the Olympics. The first step is brainstorming. All members of the security team and heads of the committees will convene to discuss all concerns with the event. Such topics will be parking security, monetary exchange, traffic, identification, hotel security, etc. Everyone will be able to have a say in the conversation and make suggestions.

Working Groups will be created to work in specific areas to identify potential risks within that area. This group is separate from the brainstorming groups as they are more specialized in smaller risk identifiers. Areas such as the sleeping quarters, dressing rooms and transportation to the events that involve the competitors must be placed on high security. Working groups will access risks involved with having media, general population, family members, etc. surrounding the competitors.

The Olympics in Munich of 1972 taught officials that every precaution must be taken to prevent another disaster. Security must not be overlooked at the expense of competitors. The games had an atmosphere of "openness" which allowed terrorists to gain access without being detected. Another scenario that needs to be observed is any "tip" despite how ridiculous or meaningless must be checked out.

Any and all scenarios will be created and identified. Risk check lists will be created to maintain order and to compare similar situations and to search out relevant information. Risk trigger questions will be used for risk identification. These are risks that can develop within an organization such as performers, cost, security guards, and villages that are set up for contestants.

In order to identify risks within the Olympics, all groups must come together to pose the "what if" questions that will show the risks at stake. Teams going to events must be accompanied by security at all times. Access to villages of contestants must be high security and grouped close to other villages. The lack of security at the Munich Olympics taught organizers that having an "open" access posed the greatest risk of all - terrorism.

Risk Response

Risk response for the US Olympics is the most integral part of the events. Identifying and responding to risks protects and prevents organizational losses. The consultants bidding on this project will provide an effective response treatment to issues concerning field play. To enable an effective risk response Team "C" Security Agency consultants will monitor current and future risks and ensure that members in the Olympics are in no way endangered