Football club ADO Den Haag must improve safety, turns out according to Omroep West from an investigation that was set up after serious fan riots at the end of May. The club has now appointed a security coordinator, but must also tackle camera surveillance and internal security.
Time is running out for the first division club, because on August 15, the police, the Public Prosecution Service and the municipality of The Hague will assess whether sufficient safety measures have been taken. On that day it will be determined whether ADO is allowed to play home games with an audience.
After serious riots broke out on May 29 after ADO lost a promotion final against Excelsior, the political triangle ordered agency CrowdProfessionals to investigate the situation on the spot. entered.
Threat and Discrimination
Former ADO trainer Giovanni Franken was threatened and discriminated against that day. There were also supporters on the field, fireworks were thrown and fights with the riot police broke out. Around 100 people are suspected of criminal offences. The Public Prosecution Service and the police are mapping these rioters.
The CrowdProfessionals investigation revealed that the club’s outdated camera system was out of order. ADO is advised to replace it with a working system that meets current requirements.
In addition, the club did not have enough well-trained stewards. From now on, ADO says it will only deploy suitable and qualified employees. Until there are enough in-house trained stewards, external security guards are deployed.
Link a supporter’s photo to his/her admission ticket
The research bureau also advises ADO to adapt and improve the entrance. Supporters entering must have a photo taken that can be linked to the ticket. For example, people with a stadium ban can be excluded.
Last month, the club anticipated the recommendations with the appointment of a new safety coordinator. The new officer has a police background and, according to Broadcasting West broad experience in professional football.
ADO cannot make the recommended architectural adjustments before the coming season. The club does promise “appropriate measures” based on expected visitor numbers. The team of trainer Dirk Kuijt will play its first home match against FC Den Bosch on August 14 without an audience.