Special Events

Special Event Requests

The Florida Atlantic University Police Department provides police and public safety services for special events on all FAU campuses. These events are defined as planned special occurrences that are approved by the university and are not considered part of the daily operation of the institution.

Any group, club, individual, or entity requiring police services can request them by completing the FAU Police Special Events Request Form at least five days prior to the event. Requests submitted within this five-day window may still be considered; however, the scheduling of police services cannot be guaranteed.

Once the form is received, a member of the special events team will contact you to confirm the request. If you would like to discuss your event in more detail or have specific needs, please refer to the special event contacts listed further below.

Police staffing for special events at FAU is coordinated through Extra Duty Solutions, a third-party service that partners with law enforcement agencies to manage the scheduling and administration of extra-duty assignments. This partnership helps ensure timely, reliable, and professional service for every event.

The FAU Police Department may recommend the cancellation of any event if adequate safety and security preparations are not made to protect attendees, students, faculty, and staff.

To request a detail officer please complete the application here. 

Special Events Contacts

Special Event Staffing

We are frequently asked how we determine the appropriate level of staffing for events on campus. While every event is different, there are a variety of considerations that go into determining the level of staffing for each event. The following list is a general guideline of what is considered for the majority of special events on campus. Each event will be evaluated, and the minimum amount of sworn police personnel will be assigned to accomplish the security/law enforcement goal for the event. While the FAUPD Special Events Section works closely with all campus organizations to provide a safe environment for special events, the final decision on all event security measures and police staffing levels is the responsibility of the Chief of Police.

Event History – FAUPD will examine past event history to ascertain if the event ran smoothly or had any security problems. Events with a history of problems may warrant a higher level of security coverage.

Attendance – The estimated attendance for an event is used to determine the level of staffing that will be provided for the event.

Impact on the university and/or surrounding community – In order to control any adverse impact (crowd management issues, traffic control, etc.), staffing and physical security measures may be increased.

Alcohol – Alcoholic beverages will only be allowed at events when properly licensed, dispensed, and controlled in accordance with Florida law and University regulations.

High-profile speakers or subject matter - Celebrities, controversial speakers, and some politicians may require “dignitary protection” measures. Similarly, events that have controversial or highly charged subject matter may warrant special security consideration.