Event Staffing Guidelines

We request a lead time of at least 1 month prior to your event.

Events sponsored by lvmpd will take priority over all others.

• Date and time of event
• Address of event
– Parking instructions
– If the venue charges for parking, Explorers’ fees must be waived or reimbursed.
• Details about the event
– Event or organization website or social media page

• How many Explorers are you requesting?
– Explorers generally operate in pairs.
• What would you like Explorers to do at your event?
• Is special attire needed?
• Is specific equipment needed? (safety vest, gloves, etc.)
• Will you be providing water, snacks, or food for our Explorers?
• Do you have liability insurance for your event which covers volunteers?
• If a permit is required, have you obtained one?
• Are funds available to provide a one-time or recurring donation to our program?

• Recruit new members to our program
• Interact with and educate the community
• Staff a booth to provide information about the LVMPD
• Act as role players in training scenarios for first responders or other government or private groups
• Assist with community clean-up projects
• Check in event attendees
• Act as event ambassadors providing information to attendees
• Direct light vehicle traffic in parking lots
• Direct pedestrian traffic

• Explorers are not law enforcement officers and will not take any law enforcement action
• Explorers will not serve as crowd control or conduct bag or weapons checks at check points
• Explorers will not be used as event security
• Explorers will not supervise activities which are considered to be high risk of injury (bounce houses, rock walls, etc.)
• Explorers will not be used to control traffic in major roadways or major traffic flow areas
• Explorers will not serve food or beverages
• Explorers are under 21 and will not be in direct contact with alcohol.
• If an Explorer is not EVOC certified, they will not operate a LVMPD vehicle.