The Royal Bahamas Police Force offers policing services to assist special event organizers. Special events policing requests are applicable to private, for-profit events as well as for charitable events.

The RBPF Police Staff Association may provide the services of a uniform or plainclothes police officer. Depending on the specific event, there may be a cost to event organizers.

The rates charged will be those in effect at the time of the event booking.

Note: any cancellations/changes require 36 hours advance notice to avoid minimum charges.

Duties related to special events include, but are not limited to: parades, roadway events, festivals, civic celebrations, major concerts or sporting events, shows, traffic control, building escorts, oversized/weight load escorts, security and crowd management. Special events may be a one time, infrequent, or annually occurring activities that take place within the New Providence of the family islands.

strong>Applying for Special Event Policing Assistance:

All requests to the RBPF for assistance at pre-planned special events must be made thirty (30) days in advance of the event. However, in exigent circumstances where only minimal planning is required, applications may be received within thirty (30) days of the event.


Depending on size, scope, and event history, applicants may be requested to meet with the officer in charge of event to provide additional information or provide clarification regarding the application.

Address and deliver your request to:

The Police Staff Association:

Royal Bahamas Police Force

Police Headquarters

East Street North

Nassau, Bahamas

P/.O.Box N-458

Usual business hours are Monday- Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Office: (242) 975-2360

Email: licencing@rbpf.bs