Wedding Security

University Police are required at any function where circumstances may call for security intervention or where alcoholic beverages are served, or when the University Center staff request security. The ratio of one (1) officer per 100 expected in attendance is required and a two (2) hour minimum per officer is required. Security must be contracted with the University Police Department only. Additionally, a minimum of two officers are required for all events in Conference Room A that are considered social gathering and/or extend beyond regular operation hours. Financial arrangements and payment must be made with University Police before the reservation will be confirmed. The fee for security services is $28 per hour per officer for St. Mary's staff and alumni and $30 for outside users. University Police requires a seventy-two (72) hour notice for cancellation or a minimum charge of two (2) hours will be assessed. The contracted officer on duty, in conjunction with the sponsor of the event, has the authority to discontinue an event before the scheduled termination time, if in their judgment, the circumstances warrant it. This police officer will terminate any event at which property is being abused or destroyed. As a general rule, security will be required at all social events whether or not alcohol is served.

Security may be waived only by the University Executive Officer (President or Vice President) in whose area of responsibility the group using the facilities falls. Such waiver is not readily given except for small receptions, luncheons, or dinners. Security waiver request must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students for final approval seven (7) days prior to event date.