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DPS Events Support

Managing Details for University Events

All student events qualifying for Event Registration (alcohol being served OR more than 100 people expected) must register with the SAO. As part of the Event Registration process, your event will be reviewed for security considerations. Please keep in mind that adequate time for planning is required: events must be registered at least 2 weeks in advance (3 weeks is required for events with alcohol or where more than 300 people are expected).

Non-student events should directly contact the Administrative Sergeant at (401)863-1663 to discuss and arrange details (M-F, 7 AM-3 PM).

The following factors will be considered when deciding how many officers are necessary for an event:

  • Size of the crowd expected
  • Location of event
  • Whether or not money is being collected for admission
  • Whether or not alcohol service is available
  • Type of event (i.e., public invited/only Brown community)

The minimum time for which a police officer may be contracted is four hours; additionally, any event that requires three officers must have a sergeant present. Events open to the public may also require Providence Police Officer, who will be responsible for dispersing people who cannot be admitted and are congregating around the venue. The police detail will arrive one-half hour before the event starts to confer with the responsible students as to their posting. Brown officers will assist the organization in the general maintenance of good order and respond to emergencies. The detail will leave one-half hour after the event has ended.

Please note that the Undergraduate Finance Board automatically pays for all DPS details for category III organizations. All other groups are required to pay in advance.

Keep in mind that the event coordinators should introduce themselves to the officer at the event. For events on Friday and Saturday evenings, it is usually recommended that DPS, the event coordinators, and the SAO Evening/Weekend Event Manager meet 30 minutes before the event to review the management plan.

Rates in effect through July 4, 2009

Please note that there is a four-hour minimum for both Brown University and Providence officers.

DPS hourly rates are as follows:

•  $47 per hour for an inside detail and to $53 per hour for an outside detail.

•  For sergeants, $55/hour for inside details and $61/hour for outside details.

•  Holiday rates: officers and sergeants are eligible for double-time pay on holidays. As a result, holiday rates for officers are $63/hour for inside details and $69/hour for outside details. The holiday rate for sergeants is $74/hour for inside details and $80/hour for outside details.

Providence Police Department (PPD) rates are as follows (as of February 13, 2008): Patrol Officer: $54/hour, Sergeant: $62/hour, Lieutenant: $68/hour, Captain: $75/hour, Major: $92/hour, and PPD police car: $15/hour. PPD reserves the right to change these rates at any time and without notice.

 

Rates (as of July 5, 2009)

Four-hour minimum for both Brown University and Providence officers.

DPS hourly rates are as follows:

  • $48.50 per hour for an inside detail and to $54.50 per hour for an outside detail.
  • For sergeants, $55/hour for inside details and $61/hour for outside details.
  • Holiday rates: officers and sergeants are eligible for double-time pay on holidays. As a result, holiday rates for officers are $65/hour for inside details and $72/hour for outside details. The holiday rate for sergeants is $74/hour for inside details and $80/hour for outside details.

Providence Police Department (PPD) rates are as follows (as of February 13, 2008): Patrol Officer: $54/hour, Sergeant: $62/hour, Lieutenant: $68/hour, Captain: $75/hour, Major: $92/hour, and PPD police car: $15/hour. PPD reserves the right to change these rates at any time and without notice.