NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Identifying and fulfilling the medical needs of the visit
Establishing perimeters
Identifying alternative escape route plans by vehicle, aircraft, and on foot
C. A detective may be called upon to gather intelligence information from outside sources in
an effort to make a threat assessment or evaluation of the VIP visit.
D. A qualified member of the Plain Township Fire Department may be consulted for advice
toward the design of a comprehensive medical plan identifying first aid concerns, medical
trauma centers, and evacuation needs.
E. Coordination of identification for all detail members using lapel pins or other form of
identification (as needed )will be the responsibility of the Sergeant in charge.
F. The Sergeant in charge will work with the City’s Public Information Officer to handle
relations with the media including inquiries and press releases.
G. The Sergeant in charge must submit a written report to the Chief of Police within ten days
of the detail’s completion. The report will include an overview of the event and
suggestions for modification of future similar events. This report will be based upon
surveys of the groups, VIPs, and agencies served by the protection detail with respect to
their opinion of the Police Department’s level of service.
18.1.4 Special Events Plan
Special events are defined as any activities such as parades, athletic contests, public
demonstrations, or celebrations that result in the need for traffic or crowd control or other special
attention from law enforcement.
A. The supervising Sergeant is generally placed in charge of all special events requiring
uniformed Police Department services. The Sergeant will determine what resources are
required to effectively and efficiently address the event and may meet with other City
departments or event sponsors or event planners to coordinate plans and address issues
such as:
Crowd estimates
Traffic and parking
Specific criminal behavior anticipated (if any)
Utilization of additional police officers/resources
Physical barriers (cones, barricades)
Re-routing of mass transit sources
B. A detective should provide any information concerning anticipated crime problems other
than those generally associated with large crowds.
C. Other designated Police Department employees may be asked to assist in the planning
and execution of the event.
D. The Sergeant in charge will be responsible for compiling relevant data to submit to the
Chief of Police within ten days after the event’s completion. This information should
include an overview of the event (crowd estimates, manpower distribution, traffic
concerns, and criminal activity) and any recommendations for future special events.
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