There are two weeks left until the start of the football season. The Ministry of Justice and the police say they intend to ensure maximum safety for fans by strictly enforcing the law.
The President of the KOP Football Federation, Georgios Koumas, confirmed that there is no confrontation with the government over the issue of fan movement, and emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Ministry of Justice.
“Our decision should in no way be interpreted as some kind of confrontation with the authorities. On the contrary, we are in constant contact with the Ministry of Justice and fully understand their concerns and concerns,” said Koumas.
“The police will be present in the new football season at sports venues and act as part of their duties to maintain law and order,” said Christos Andreou, a spokesman for the Police Headquarters.
Of the 10 first division stadiums, 9 are licensed, but serious deficiencies remain. From September, changes to fan IDs will come into force, which will require cards to be reissued, and by Christmas, new facial recognition software will start working.
“The program recognizes 80 points on the viewer’s face and sends the photo to the central file of the Cyprus Sports Organization (COA). Three minutes later, the person’s identity becomes known to the security forces. Even if the fan is covered with a hood, the system will be able to recognize him by his eyes,” said Giorgos Karas, President of the Stadium Licensing Authority.
Responsibility for operating the new software will rest with stadium security managers. The licensing authority is required to provide stadium owners with a plan showing the location of the cameras.
Source: omegalive.com.cy
