TIGHT security at the Commonwealth Games will see spectators being ushered through checkpoints with every move being monitored by CCTV cameras.

A specialist firm has been hired to supply security fencing at all the venues as organisers strive to keep the sports extravaganza trouble free.

Italian-based Selex ES has been appointed by the 2014 organising committee to provide protective perimeter security, from fencing to CCTV to lighting as well as security management systems such as checkpoints.

The contract includes managing a battery of spy cameras to be set up at every venue.

It has yet to be decided whether the CCTV systems will be controlled at each location or from a central hub.

Selex ES is an international electronics and information technology business which has a UK HQ in Basildon.

It was formed in January following the merger of three sister companies which specialise in airborne and space systems, land and naval systems and security and smart systems.

Games chiefs say Selex ES will immediately begin drawing up a security blueprint for more than 20 venues in and around Glasgow.

The company has until early next year to complete their plans ahead of the installation of the security equipment from March onwards.

The Athletes' Village in the city's East End will be the first venue to have fencing, checkpoints and CCTV fitted ahead of an influx of more than 6000 athletes and officials from around the world.

The measures will then be removed when the curtain comes down on the Games. Security at all 20 sites will be in place by early July.

Games chief executive David Grevemberg said: "Glasgow 2014 - along with Police Scotland and our Games partners - is focused on delivering a safe and secure environment for all who will be part of the Games.

"I'm delighted to have Selex ES - with their strong record of supporting the security needs of large events - bringing their expertise on board."

Commonwealth Games Minister Shona Robison said the company will "help deliver a safe, secure, and spectacular, Games."

gordon.thomson@eveningtimes.co.uk