THE DESIGN OF A DYNAMIC SECURITY SYSTEM THE XXIII SUMMER OLYMPICS AT LOS ANGELES

The security requirements of the XXIII Summer Olympic Games at Los Angeles provided a challenge unparalled in the history of the modern games. This paper discusses the dynamics involved and suggests that the principles used are applicable to many of today's security environments. The success of the Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) employed at each of the three Olympic villages and at the Piper Technical Center is a known fact. How it was accomplished is addressed in a straightforward, systematic way. The paper also recognizes the contributions made by the security community, law enforcement agencies, the government, military, the security industry and R&D organizations. It was a team effort that reflected the spirit of the games and the American \"can-do\" attitude.