Special event coverage
The VCU Police Department provides coverage for special events on VCU’s campuses. There are two types of coverage: police and security. Police coverage means the officers are armed, while security means officers are unarmed.
All requests for special events coverage should be submitted a minimum of seven days prior to the event. If the request is not submitted the required seven days prior to the event, the VCU Police Department is unable to guarantee that an officer will be available. There is a minimum of three hours coverage per event. The rate for police officer coverage is $36 per hour, per officer. For events with alcohol present, police officer coverage is mandatory, per university policy.
To request event coverage, complete the form below in its entirety. Please estimate the number of officers needed for your event. Once we have reviewed your request, an assessment may cause an increase or decrease in the number of officers assigned. You will be responsible for all charges incurred.
To cancel coverage, you must submit a request at least three days prior to the event. Once a cancellation request is received, a confirmation email will be sent. If a cancellation is made less than three days prior to the event, you may be charged our minimum rate of three hours. If an event is cancelled and no notification is made to the VCU Police Department, you will be charged the entire cost for the event.