Catanzaro greeted the arrival of the new year with one of the most anticipated television events on the national scene: “The year to come”, the New Year’s Eve show broadcast by Rai, which attracted thousands of people to the Teti area of the seaside district. A very popular event that took place in an atmosphere of celebration and serenity, thanks to an impressive and complex safety device set up by the competent authorities.
The security plan coordinated by the Police Headquarters
Under the technical-operational coordination of Police Commissioner of the Province of Catanzaro, the public order machine worked with precision and effectiveness during the two days of the event, 30 and 31 December. The measures were defined during the meetings of Provincial committee for public order and safety, chaired by the Prefect Castrese De Rosa, who developed a targeted plan to guarantee the full success of the event.
The device provided for widespread control of the territory, people and vehicles, also through the use of drones and video surveillance systems, ensuring constant monitoring of the areas involved.
Over 500 operators in the field for public order
In total they were employed over 500 units, including officers and agents of the State Police, Carabinieri, Financial Police, Coast Guard, Fire Brigade, Municipal Police, healthcare personnel and Civil Protection volunteers. Also supporting canine units, bomb squads, crime prevention departments, as well as 70 reinforcement units e 120 control service workers.
All the forces involved worked in perfect synergy under the direction of the manager of the public order service present on site, ensuring the smooth running of the event and the safety of the participants.
The joint control room and real-time control
A central role was played by joint control room, established in the operations room of the Catanzaro Police Headquarters. Coordinated by a police officer, the structure allowed an overall and constant vision of the security device through approximately 30 video surveillance systems, ensuring real-time connection with those responsible for public order in the field.
A strategic presence that allowed timely interventions and timely coordination of activities, to protect the event and the public present.
Safety and entertainment plan without critical issues
At the same time, the Municipal operations center and various emergency services of the Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and health authorities. Full compliance with the plan was guaranteed safety and security, assessed and approved by the competent bodies, including the provincial supervisory commission for public entertainment.
The event recorded the sold out, confirming massive and orderly participation. Thousands of people were able to attend the artists’ performances on the big stage without any problems and celebrate the arrival of the new year in total safety.
The Police Commissioner’s thanks
At the end of the event, the Police Commissioner of the Province of Catanzaro expressed his opinion heartfelt thanks to all the forces involved, underlining the commitment, professionalism and spirit of collaboration that made the Rai New Year’s Eve a success not only from an artistic and television point of view, but also from the point of view of public order and safety.