Behind every Olympic Games is years of careful planning to keep athletes, officials, and spectators safe. As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games kick off in Italy, security efforts stretch far beyond the venues, spanning multiple regions, agencies, and international partners.

Nick Fanelli, Olympic Security Coordinator at the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), joins the show to break down how the U.S. prepares for one of the world’s most complex security operations.

Key takeaways:

1. How international partnerships strengthen threat prevention and response
2. Why long lead times and early planning are critical for complex security operations
3. What the most geographically dispersed Olympic Games in history mean for transportation security
4. Lessons corporate leaders can apply to large events and global travel programs

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.

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