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02-02-2010, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tapioca  There has to be a fine line between security and enjoyment and I think VANOC has erred on the side of security. Unless CSIS, RCMP, etc. know something we can't possibly surmise, the money spent on security seems to have been overkill.
I would be concerned about that 2 tonnes (or whatever it was) of ammonium nitrate that went 'missing' earlier in the fall. |
The money IS spent by the RCMP. They are the one who contracted the security companies who, in turn, contracted us. As well, for every 2-3 portals there will be a bilingual police officer in case any problems may arise.
Just a note to k-dub, not that I care, but I saw co-workers get in trouble because they were taking pictures while we were inside any venues, so just wanted to give you a heads up so you don't get in trouble. Their really strict about the whole security protocols xD.
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02-02-2010, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stealth604 | Oh great. 
Thanks for the update though.
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02-02-2010, 02:08 PM
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#28 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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I know someone who rented their whistler cabin to the RCMP for the month for $40,000.
now you know why it's costing so much... they are probably wasting money everywhere.
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02-02-2010, 02:38 PM
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#29 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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^^^ our whole set of uniform for work is suppose to cause 900$ lol it's no wear close it just look good but made with cheap material Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-02-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by T.H.C Just a note to k-dub, not that I care, but I saw co-workers get in trouble because they were taking pictures while we were inside any venues, so just wanted to give you a heads up so you don't get in trouble. Their really strict about the whole security protocols xD. | Yea I know about the in venue, but I really don't think there's problems from me taking pictures of our living quarters. I'll find out though I guess...
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Originally Posted by threezero ^^^ our whole set of uniform for work is suppose to cause 900$ lol it's no wear close it just look good but made with cheap material Posted via RS Mobile | Are you talking about the GSS security or the VANOC volunteer uniform? The light blue ones look a lot better than the full black uniform we got from CSC.
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02-02-2010, 04:05 PM
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#31 | | I keep RS good
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Originally Posted by quasi Why are flags of non participating Countries considered prohibited? I wouldn't carry a flag of one but I can't see any good reason to not allow them. There total gestapo, next we'll be asked to board trains and spend the Olympics at camps. | it's to prevent "non recognized" nations from... yeah.
shit like people showing the taiwanese flag, when they're not officially recognized by the UN, china etc whatever, pissing off mainlanders etc. lol
politics.
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02-02-2010, 04:10 PM
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02-02-2010, 05:13 PM
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#33 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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"This is exactly the same process as in Torino, in Salt Lake, in Beijing," Damnavits said. "We're alerting the public they will have to do this so it's not a surprise when they arrive."
| at venues like GM place or the opening ceremonies there are going to be something like 16 portals open at a time. The portals are also on the fringe of the venue, not at the front doors. you can come early, get through, and hangout inside the secure area. I am assuming that having people wait in the secure area is how they are going to deal with the turnover during hockey games and such.
I personally think the money is well spent. The Integrated security unit really cant win here with the haters though. if nothing happens, then it was a waste of money. if something does happen, they didnt do a good enough job with the huge budget. lose lose.
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02-02-2010, 05:17 PM
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rather be safe than sorry.
im gonna go to the opening ceremonies like 3 hours early and just drink/eat beforehand inside the gates, fuck waiting last moment
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02-02-2010, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer rather be safe than sorry.
im gonna go to the opening ceremonies like 3 hours early and just drink/eat beforehand inside the gates, fuck waiting last moment | yeah guess thats a good ideda, -_-
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02-02-2010, 06:42 PM
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Taylor192..dont worry
TV rights dont work the same for the olympic broadcast, there will not be as many TV timeouts(if any) during periods
It will be shorter i garuantee
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02-02-2010, 06:58 PM
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#37 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
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Originally Posted by taylor192 When you watch on TV, sure. Skip skate/anthem, click, sitdown, watch, click, skip 3 stars.
At the stadium you want to be there early to watch the players skate, the anthem, have some time to get drinks/food before the game, watch the game, stick around for the 3 stars - then negotiate the crowd out.
That's easily 3.5hrs if you're lucky, and now Vanoc wants to add another 2 hours to it. | 3.5 hours??
I was at the Hawks game recently..game started at 7..I think i was out by like 9:45 even after watchin the 3 stars...I dont think I've ever sat in a hockey game that lasted 3 hours from the initial puck drop..cept that massive 7 period OT game in the playoffs
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02-02-2010, 07:07 PM
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#38 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Friend whos gonna be doing food and beverage related work up in Whistler was telling me how fucking stupid the restrictions are. Not allowed to use a cell phone that isn't manufactured by an Olympic sponsor, can't drink water out of a non Coke (Dasani) bottle, not allowed pictures of anything, can't use Facebook or other sites, and basically can't use, or be seen with ANYTHING that isn't Olympic merchandise, or manufactured by a company thats sponsoring.
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02-02-2010, 09:47 PM
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#39 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by metal Friend whos gonna be doing food and beverage related work up in Whistler was telling me how fucking stupid the restrictions are. Not allowed to use a cell phone that isn't manufactured by an Olympic sponsor, can't drink water out of a non Coke (Dasani) bottle, not allowed pictures of anything, can't use Facebook or other sites, and basically can't use, or be seen with ANYTHING that isn't Olympic merchandise, or manufactured by a company thats sponsoring. | this i understand, the sponsor pay good money for this, i'm sure this is true in olympic everywhere else. but i've only heard of restriction on non coke products, so all the guest are suppose to leave non sponsor phones and camera's at home? you can't take pictures at the games if you don't own a ricoh or samsung cam? thats ridiculous, this employee rules only right? Quote:
Originally Posted by K-Dub Are you talking about the GSS security or the VANOC volunteer uniform? The light blue ones look a lot better than the full black uniform we got from CSC. | the full black uniform, i heard this from a coworker look in the uniform handbook and it doesn't mention the value. the light blue one looks nicer but its not exactly winter gear, i think i can use the CSC one for snowboard if there is not heavy snow, don't think the volunteer can do that in theirs
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02-02-2010, 09:50 PM
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#40 | | y'all better put some respeck on my name
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Originally Posted by metal Friend whos gonna be doing food and beverage related work up in Whistler was telling me how fucking stupid the restrictions are. Not allowed to use a cell phone that isn't manufactured by an Olympic sponsor, can't drink water out of a non Coke (Dasani) bottle, not allowed pictures of anything, can't use Facebook or other sites, and basically can't use, or be seen with ANYTHING that isn't Olympic merchandise, or manufactured by a company thats sponsoring. | Don't forget that only Visa will be accepted at the venues.
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02-02-2010, 09:57 PM
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Weeks ago they made a big deal about how we needed to buy bus tickets RIGHT AWAY in order to reach venues. They even offered a discount to those who bought tickets early.
So I listened. And I did.
Event starts at 7pm. So I figured i'd buy bus tickets to get me there around 6pm. I figured that would be enough. I thought I was smart buying them so early, so I'd have first choice at the available bus departures.
NOW they are saying "security this security that blah blah" and they want me at the venue THREE HOURS before.
WHHHHHY didn't you tell me that before I bought my bus tickets. Morons. Now I'm concerned I might not make it to my seats in time.
Bunch of monkeys running the show. All of them.
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02-02-2010, 10:25 PM
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Lol at olympic security. My dad is working security and one guy he works with just moved here from Somalia 3 months ago. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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02-02-2010, 11:21 PM
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Olympic security is a fancy name for security guards, aka, mall cops, aka rent-a-cops.
and I don't mean the young ones who look for trouble.
they should just be renamed crowd control cause that's what they are.
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02-02-2010, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chris walter Lol at olympic security. My dad is working security and one guy he works with just moved here from Somalia 3 months ago. Posted via RS Mobile | You're RACIST aren't you!
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02-02-2010, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by T.H.C This year's Olympics is very strict. No liquids and no knives of any sort at all (even pocket knives). You will be asked to abandon it or come back without it. I work for GSS and I'm trained as a x-ray screener. Our goal is to get 200-250 people screened at every xray+mag per hour and there's ususally 2-5 xrays at every portal. Bigger venues like Stadium will also have multiple portal entrances. The guy on the left is actually one of my co-workers. | Are digital cameras OK? Not SLRs, the point and shoot kind with a 12x zoom  | |
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02-02-2010, 11:39 PM
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#46 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
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Originally Posted by chris walter Lol at olympic security. My dad is working security and one guy he works with just moved here from Somalia 3 months ago. Posted via RS Mobile |
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02-03-2010, 08:55 AM
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#47 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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hmm.. why is Taylor192 banned ?? That guy got many good posts on this forum, its good read :S
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02-03-2010, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by metal Friend whos gonna be doing food and beverage related work up in Whistler was telling me how fucking stupid the restrictions are. Not allowed to use a cell phone that isn't manufactured by an Olympic sponsor, can't drink water out of a non Coke (Dasani) bottle, not allowed pictures of anything, can't use Facebook or other sites, and basically can't use, or be seen with ANYTHING that isn't Olympic merchandise, or manufactured by a company thats sponsoring. | Quote:
Originally Posted by threezero this i understand, the sponsor pay good money for this, i'm sure this is true in olympic everywhere else. but i've only heard of restriction on non coke products, so all the guest are suppose to leave non sponsor phones and camera's at home? you can't take pictures at the games if you don't own a ricoh or samsung cam? thats ridiculous, this employee rules only right? | ^ Does anybody know if that only applies to employees? I find it hard to believe that they'll try to enforce those rules on everybody that enters the venues.
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02-03-2010, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 ^ Does anybody know if that only applies to employees? I find it hard to believe that they'll try to enforce those rules on everybody that enters the venues. | I am sure that should only apply to employees (which is crazy anyway). How would they enforce this with the general populace, it would be insane.
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02-03-2010, 09:35 AM
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#50 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by Jsunu I am sure that should only apply to employees (which is crazy anyway). How would they enforce this with the general populace, it would be insane. | You never know with those clowns that run Vanoc
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