Overview
- France has requested over 2,000 police officers from 46 countries to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, amid heightened security concerns.
- Poland has confirmed it will send soldiers to the Paris Games, including dog handlers specialized in explosives detection.
- The French government has increased its security alert to the highest level following a deadly attack in Moscow claimed by the Islamic State.
- Up to 45,000 French police and gendarmes, along with 18,000 troops, will be deployed daily during the Olympics.
- The opening ceremony will feature a unique boat parade along the Seine River, drawing significant security attention and crowds.