Off-duty police or constable
A uniformed off-duty officer or constable deputy hired for security or traffic, often required by halls and parks.
- Typical price
- $40 to $67 per officer, per hour
- Book ahead
- 2 to 6 weeks
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What to expect
- How it works
- Booked through the department's extra-job office or a private coordinator; hourly with 3 to 4 hour minimums.
- How long
- Most hosts book 4 to 6 hours.
- How much to plan
- Venue sets the count; typical 1 to 2 officers per 100 to 200 guests with alcohol.
Styles to choose from
Hall security
Required by many salones.
Traffic control
Big exits onto busy roads.
Park alcohol requirement
Harris County Pct 4 requires constable security for alcohol.
How to book it
Book ahead2 to 6 weeks
What we'll ask you
Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:
- Which off-duty police or constable styles interest you?Hall security, Traffic control, Park alcohol requirement
- How many hours do you need them?
- Who supplies the alcohol?I buy it, they serve it, They supply everything, No alcohol, Not sure
- How many guests will this serve?
Houston notes
- Harris County Precinct 4 parks allow alcohol only with a confirmed pavilion reservation and Precinct 4 or 5 Constable security.
- This can need a city, park, fire or sound permit, or the venue's OK. Check before you book.
- Mistakes here can hurt people. Hire licensed and insured pros.
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Pairs well with
Hosts often book these alongside it.
Off-duty police or constable
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