Cheri-Lee Smith, a week supporting FIFA World Cup operations in Vancouver offered a firsthand look at the coordination, partnerships and community spirit behind one of the world’s most widely followed sporting events. Smith was deployed from July 1 to July 8 as part of a national policing effort supporting World Cup operations. Article contentDuring her deployment, Vancouver hosted two FIFA World Cup knockout-stage matches at BC Place. Assignments shifted throughout the week, with officers supporting operations in different locations across the city and surrounding areas. Fan activity reflected the scale of the event, with more than 330,000 people attending the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver between June 11 and June 28, according to the Province of British Columbia.