Newly installed fences and cameras outside the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton are just one of many security measures that will be in place for the Pope’s upcoming visit. “You’re going to see a lot of fences, you’re going to see a lot of different paths for people to take, you’re going to quarantine sections for those people to be in,” Risk Control President Anthony Kimakowich said.

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Alberta-based Risk Control provides safety and security consulting services across Canada. Her company president Anthony Kimakovic said protecting the Pope is a major business, similar to protecting the President of the United States or the Prime Minister of Canada, and has many moving parts. Trending Stories

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Story continues below ad “He’s going to travel with his own security team, they’re going to have armored vehicles that they’re going to bring themselves, you’re going to see police escorts, a lot of different aspects of law enforcement assisting with those security operations,” Kimakowich said. The RCMP and the Edmonton Police Service have not said exactly how many officers will be at the Pope’s events for security reasons, but said there will be an increased police presence. “We need people to respect the fencing, if there are vehicle barriers, we need people to respect those things as well,” said the Edmonton Police Service. Dean Hilton said. Kimakowich said in addition to blockades, visitor screening and potential airspace restrictions, security plans also take into account natural disasters, escape routes, site emergencies and any unknowns that might occur. “While many of the people are loyal fans who come to see and want to be in his presence, there is a possibility that some of those who come may want to create a protest or want to disrupt the event or disrupt the activities on the day.” Kimakowich said Kimakowich said an operation of this size could likely see upwards of 100 security professionals and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.