An EFL funded research project - termed “Enable” - carried out observations at five matches last season and reached three key findings:
- the risks of violence were generally lower than the police had expected,
- too many officers were on duty and
- too few talked to supporters.
David Conn looks at the research in more depth and considers whether a more progressive approach to policing football matches would be appropriate.
The EFL's announcement of the project:
https://www.efl.com/news/2019/october/efl-announces-support-for-ground-breaking-policing-project/