Security Information

Team Security

PNZ have met with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and will continue to have contact with this agency whilst in France. We have contacts for the New Zealand Embassy in Paris and will be keeping them fully informed of the Teams’ movements. The Team will have a New Zealand Police Officer, Detective Inspector Scott Anderson, who will be staying in the Paralympic Village for the duration of the Games. Scott will attend all the full Team events, such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as having a range of other chaperone roles throughout the Games. Although Scott will have a range of roles at the Games, his primary responsibility is overlooking the safety of the Team and attending daily security meetings and briefings and relaying key information and advice back to the New Zealand Paralympic Team.

 Team management actions for safety

• MFAT has been supplied copies of everyone’s passport details including next of kin details.
• Passports can be locked away in the safe in the Team support office.
• An intentions form will have to be completed by a Team Coach or an individual before any Team member leaves the Village.
• Key staff members will be available for contact at all times.
• All athletes must advise their Coach of their whereabouts at all times (WADA).
• VISMO app provided for mass messaging and locating in the event of emergencies.
• It is recommend that friends and family also follow MFAT’s Safetravel advice.

 Personal Safety: English speaking emergency number – 112

• Abide by the laws of New Zealand and France.
• Follow Team safety and security advice.
• Always be contactable via mobile phone (VISMO app).
• Always carry your accreditation/ID with you.
• Take steps to move away from disruptions or protests.
• Be aware of fake or disinformation on social media.
• Be mindful of personal safety and security whether inside or outside the Village.
• If concerned or unable to contact the Team, return to the Village or Paralympic venue.
• Look left when crossing the road!

 Crime Prevention

• Carry only the minimum amount of cash that you need for the day. Don’t carry all your cards with you.
• Secure your valuables inside the Village.
• If your money, passport or anything else is stolen report it to the Team support office at once.
• Take care when withdrawing money. It is best to use the machines located at the Paralympic Village, inside banks, buildings and shopping centres.
• Keep your bag on your front especially in crowded areas.
• Never go out alone – always have a buddy with you.

Should you find yourself in a dangerous situation

ESCAPE – move quickly away from danger.

HIDE – silence your mobile phone.

TELL – Call police on 112 when safe.