UEFA and EU organise annual Stadium and Security conference in Warsaw (POL) through 12/09/2014

"Football Takes Centre Stage" is the theme of the annual Stadium and Security conference, organised by UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) and the European Union, in Warsaw (Poland) from 10 to 12/09/2014.

The meeting will be attended by representatives of European police and governmental agencies, security officers of UEFA and national football associations, security officers of the clubs taking part in the 2014-15 edition of the Champions League and the Europa League, as well as stadium owners. They will discuss issues related to security and share advice on the best practices to adopt.

"Football has to tackle security issues on many levels, ranging from spectator disturbances to matches being used as a platform for political protests and as a medium for the expression of extreme racist views. The conference will examine how such issues can be dealt with, thereby ensuring that the game itself takes pride of place," said the European organisation.

The joint organisation of the conference by UEFA and the European Union enables "all involved in the management and operation of…