20 July 2012 Last updated at 12:21 ET
Greater Manchester Police have said they have been asked to provide officers to fill gaps in security for Olympic football matches.
Only nine G4S recruits out of a up to 140 attended a training session in Manchester this week, reports said.
Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said the deployment followed talks with Olympic organisers.
Meanwhile, Strathclyde police chief Stephen House has said his force will run security at Glasgow Olympic venues.
Manchester's police officers will provide security at Old Trafford for men's football group games.
Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said the deployment followed talks with Olympic organisers.
