The Home Office has provided funds to boost the capability of the emergency services' digital radio system for the 2012 London Olympics.
It has announced a £39m investment increase the capability of the Airwave system, enabling it to cater for thousands more users from police, fire and ambulance services.
Under a contract agreed by the National Policing and Improvement Agency and Airwave Solutions, the service will be available to emergency services at all the Olympics venues and training camps. It will also involve a capability to support public order operational activities in specified geographical locations, and to address the risk of a major incident at the Games.
Security minister Lord West said: "The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games promise to be among the greatest sporting events in history. And our investment in the Airwave system underlines our commitment to a safe and secure Games.
"Investing now means the Airwave network system can be thoroughly tested before 2012 and will ensure it remains resilient during Games time."
The investment is part of a programme, funded by the Home Office's Olympic and Paralympic Security Directorate, to provide for the operational needs of police and other emergency services at the Games.
