Police Staffing Request

Special Events Applications Special Events Applications
Road Closures Road Closures
Police Labor Agreement Acknowledgements Police Labor Agreement Acknowledgements
Police Staffing Request (1) Request Form

Step 1:
Does your event require the City of Boise Special Events Application?

Your event must go through the City of Boise Special Events Application process if any of the following apply:

1. Attendance is expected to exceed 1,000 people.

2. The event involves extraordinary circumstances, such as alcohol service, security, emergency services, or road closures/traffic control.

  • If yes to any of these, complete the Special Events Application

Special Events Application

  • If no, but police presence is still requested, please continue.

Step 2:
Will your event include a road closure?

Examples include block parties, police escorts, or marches.

  • If yes, complete the following permit requests:
City of BoiseCitizen Use PermitAda County Highway District
Special Event Permit

  • If attendance is under 1,000, permits are due at least 5 days prior to the event.
  • If attendance exceeds 1,000 or alcohol will be served, permits are due at least 45 days prior.

Step 3: 
Read and understand the following acknowledgements about a Police Labor Agreement.

  • Requests will not be processed unless completed by the event organizer.
  • Boise Police Department employees must follow BPD policies and procedures. Event organizers have no authority over police personnel. Officers are limited to enforcing violations of law and cannot enforce organizational rules.
  • BPD will evaluate requests based on public safety needs and potential risks.
  • Before staffing is confirmed, the event organizer must complete this request and sign the Police Labor Agreement.
  • Under extraordinary circumstances, officers may be recalled to city duties (e.g., emergencies). If this occurs, the organizer will not be billed for the time officers were pulled from the event.

Boise Police Department will review each request to determine correct staffing levels. A sergeant may be required for certain events regardless of the number of officers required for the event. In cases where the event attendance exceeds expectations, a supervisor may call in additional officers for the event. The event organizer may be billed for the extra officers at the listed rates.

An updated matrix will be available soon as a starting point to determine staffing. Aggravating and mitigating factors will affect staffing.

Aggravating Factors

Mitigating Factors

  • Alcohol consumption (multiple sources, event-wide access)
  • Event history with prior safety or police issues
  • High-risk attendee behavior
  • Complex traffic or overlapping routes
  • VIP attendance
  • Weather concerns (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind)
  • Limited private security
  • Potential for opposing groups
  • Hazardous locations (bodies of water, high risk for lost children, etc.)
  • Agency resource limitations
  • No alcohol
  • Positive event history with no prior safety issues
  • Attendees in one central location
  • Simple traffic plan with no closures
  • No VIPs
  • Sufficient private security
  • Minimal weather impact

More information coming soon.

  • Events must be canceled with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the scheduled start.
  • During business hours: cancel via email.
  • During weekends: call the Special Events Lieutenant listed on the Police Labor Agreement.
  • If BPD does not receive 24 hours’ notice, the organizer will be billed for three (3) hours per officer scheduled.
  • Vendors must hold a valid State of Idaho Alcohol Beverage License with On-Premises Consumption endorsement.
  • Vendors must obtain an Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit from the Boise City Clerk’s Office at least 30 days prior to the event.
  • Servers must have valid City of Boise Alcohol Server Training certification (per City Code 3-3B-3), issued within the last 3 years.
  • Retail alcohol vendors: servers must be W-2 employees of the licensee; permits may only be used by the licensee of record.
  • Outdoor events: continuous 3-foot barriers containing alcohol service areas are required with proper staffing and signage at all entry/exits points. Must use Boise Police Department approved barrier types.
  • Security staffing must meet BPD-approved ratios, with ID checks (ID scanning, wristbands, etc.) before service.
  • Police staffing may be required.

For questions, email: BPDAlcoholCompliance@cityofboise.org

Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit Applications are to be completed by the Alcohol Vendor/Licensee only.

Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit

Step 4: 
To request a police labor agreement, fill out the form below.

Acknowledgement

By submitting, I acknowledge that I have read and understand:

  • Police Labor Agreement Acknowledgements
  • Rate Schedule and Minimum Hours
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Payment & Police Labor Agreement
  • Cancellation Policy
Event Information
Please provide any pertinent event information:


Billing Information
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