Planning a Safe Event
Special events require police and/or security officers. Staffing guidelines are below, unless determined otherwise by Police and Security Services.
To request security for an event please submit this online form.
For information please contact Karen Gregor at kag4@case.edu and CC Paul Owens at pjo2@case.edu.
Please note:
- Security requests must be submitted at least five business days before the event.
- If you don’t receive confirmation within 24 hours of your request (not including weekends), contact Karen Gregor at 216.368.6811 or kag4@case.edu.
- You must provide a speedtype for billing upon service request.
- Officer duties and special concerns should be discussed with Police and Security Services prior to the event.
- An on-site contact person must be available.
- Uniform or plainclothes officers must be specified.
Guidelines for General Events
| Group Size | Officers Required |
|---|---|
| <150 | None |
| 150-300 | 1 officer |
| >300 | 1 officer per 200 people |
Guidelines for Special Circumstances
Special circumstances include alcohol service, open to the public, cash handling, history of the event, or other factors determined by the organizers or Police and Security Services.
| Group Size | Officers Required |
|---|---|
| <150 | 1 officer |
| 150-300 | 2 officers |
| >300 | 1 officer per 150 people |
Event Billing Information
The fee (set July 1, 2013) is $35 per hour, per officer. A minimum of three hours is required. Event cancellation requires four hours notice, or else a three-hour minimum fee will be charged per officer scheduled.