Hire a Pay Duty Officer

Off-duty police officers are available for hire to provide a visible police presence for a wide range of events and activities.  

General Terms

• Advance notice of at least 48 hours is required for standard requests. Short-notice requests will be considered only in special circumstances. While every effort will be made to accommodate requests, fulfillment is not guaranteed; advance notice helps the Service fulfill requests. 
  
  
• Requests to cancel must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance and sent via email to payduty@drps.ca. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will be subject to a three-hour minimum charge per officer, plus the applicable administrative fee and taxes. 
  
  
• All events must take place within the Durham Region. 
  
  
• Events involving alcohol require a minimum of two (2) officers. 
  
  
• The number of officers and cruisers assigned to an event will be determined based on the nature, size, and risk level of the duty. 
  
  
• All officers will attend in full uniform only. Plainclothes assignments are not available. 
  
  

Available Functions

• Civic or community events (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Concerts
• Film productions, including traffic control and access or perimeter security related to public safety 
• Funeral escort 
• Grand openings 
• Municipal activities and requirements 
• Parades and Festivals 
• Private functions 
• Road Construction 
• School events 
• Sporting events 
• Traffic control 
• Traffic escorts for wide or oversized loads (permits may be required).
   

Prohibited Functions

Paid Duty Officers cannot be assigned to: 

• Private policing at premises holding a permanent liquor license issued by the AGCO where the primary purpose of the business is the sale of alcohol. 
  
  
• Supervision of special effects functions involving explosives, pyrotechnics, tactical operations, or firearms, including assignments requiring Tactical Support Officers. 
  
  

Fees

Payment