What security measures have been taken in Dakar rally 2011?

Question

Dakar rally 2011 is the most talked about and adventurous event in the motorsports world, how security is ensured by Dakar rally organizers to the participants and spectators?

Answer 1

25,000 police officers on duty.

15 vehicles and 30 people from the Argentine national security agency will supervise the sometimes massive movements of fans.

1 security helicopter will survey the stages from the air.

A video clip on television and an audio message on radio stations will be broadcast.

A massive press campaign in regional and national daily newspapers will be conducted.

350,000 “security” flyers will be distributed along the rally’s route.