Campus Services

Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) assesses security on campus to ensure a safe living and learning environment and to mitigate threats to the University community.

To request a security detail for your next event, please submit a request through our linked form.

Special events are assessed by GUPD to ensure that proper security is in place.

Events that typically require a GUPD presence are:

• Events in large venues, such as Gaston Hall and Lohrfink Auditorium,
• Events with provocative speakers or topics or
• Events in which alcohol is served, there is amplified sound or cash intake.

There may also need to be a speech and expression representative present. Please visit the University’s speech and expression website for more information on the speech and expression policy.

Please note that there may be other contributing factors which GUPD may deem it is necessary to have GUPD staff personnel at your event.

Georgetown University Police Department recovers the cost for event security from academic and university departments. It is the event sponsor’s responsibility to provide funding. For the spring 2026 semester, GUPD will not charge student groups for event security services. Requests for event security must still be sent to GUPD.

The current hourly rate for Event Security Services is $68.25 per hour, per officer. Events requiring security that take place on recognized University Holidays will be subject to an hourly rate of $102.40 per hour, per officer.

Effective July 1, the hourly rate for Event Security Services will increase to $71.00 per hour, per officer. Events requiring security that take place on recognized University Holidays will be subject to an increased hourly rate of $106.50 per hour, per officer.

GUPD will determine staffing levels for all events. In general, GUPD will staff one officer per 75 event participants, however, this ratio may change depending on the type of event in order to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone involved. *Note that there is a four (4) hour minimum per officer for any scheduled event.

Administrative Fee: Event security requests must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event date. Requests submitted less than fourteen (14) business days prior to the event date will be charged a $500 Administrative Fee. Submitting requests with less than fourteen (14) days notice places GUPD and its officers in a position that creates an undue burden on officers and staff in getting your event staffed properly. We encourage you to create your Event Security Request as soon as you plan your event. You can always cancel your event up to 48 hours prior to your event with no penalty.

Georgetown University Police Department recovers the cost for event security from academic and university departments. It is the event sponsor’s responsibility to provide funding. For the spring 2026 semester, GUPD will not charge student groups for event security services; however the event security request form must still be sent to GUPD for review. Event organizers will be charged 50% of the total event security cost for cancellations made without 48 hours notice.

For scheduled events that are canceled by the sponsor with less than 48 hours’ notice, every effort will be made to ensure full cancellation without charge. However, as our department is subject to contractual obligations if such cancellation cannot fully be completed on our end, the sponsor understands and agrees (by virtue of completing the event security request form) that they may still be subject to a partial charge for the event.

If you’ve recently requested security services from GUPD, tell us about your experience. Please take a brief survey and let us know how we did by completing the feedback form.

Requesting Door Access

Most access is automatically assigned to your GOCard, which includes access to the Residence Halls, the Dining Hall, Academic Buildings, Yates Field House, Computer Labs, Parking & the Library. The access is assigned according to your eligibility.

GOCard cardholders can use the door access request portal to:

• Request additional door access

• Review assigned access

For after-hours and emergency assistance, contact GUPD Hilltop at 202-687-4343 or GUPD Capitol Campus at 202-662-9325.

All Georgetown One Cards (GOCards) received by the Lost and Found are sent to the GOCard Office at the opening of business Monday through Friday.

To inquire about a lost GOCard, please contact the GOCard Office directly, at 202- 687-2700, located on the ground floor of Darnall Hall (G-3). To check to see if your card was received by Department of Public Safety, please call 202- 687-4343 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You should deactivate your GOCard as soon as possible upon discovering that it is missing. This can be accomplished in several convenient ways. You can visit the online card office website and deactivate your GOCard online 24 hours a day. Once deactivated, no one will be able to use your card. When you obtain your new GOCard, your Debit Account balances will be available immediately. A lost card does not mean lost money if it is reported promptly. Refer to the GOCard Terms and Conditions for further details on lost and stolen cards.