Off-Duty Police Security
Dupree Security Group deploys off-duty police officers to put real authority on your floor.
Armed Security in Atlanta Built Around Your Event
Dupree provides armed security in Atlanta exclusively through off-duty police officers. No civilian armed guards. That decision lowers your liability, puts trained law enforcement on your floor, and gives your event a level of authority that unarmed security cannot provide.
Our off-duty officers carry the legal power to detain and arrest. If a theft occurs or a situation escalates beyond what a guard can handle, our officers can act. That capability changes the dynamic on your floor before anything even happens.
When Off-Duty Police Are the Right Call
Here are the scenarios where Dupree recommends off-duty police over unarmed guards.
- Cash registration: A police presence protects both your staff and your revenue.
- High-value merchandise: Expensive equipment on the floor calls for an officer who can legally intervene.
- High-profile speakers or executives: A recognizable name on your program increases risk. Our officers are equipped to manage it.
- Protest risk: If your event could draw demonstrators, police presence keeps your attendees safe and your event on schedule.
Unarmed Security vs. Off-Duty Police
Unarmed officers manage access control, monitor crowd flow, and maintain a professional presence across your event floor. They are the right choice for most standard deployments.
Off-duty police carry legal authority, firearm training, and the power to detain and arrest. They are the right choice when risk level, crowd size, or event complexity demands more than visibility.
Most Dupree events include both. Our team helps you determine the right mix based on your venue, your attendees, and your event type.
Find Out If Off-Duty Police Are Right for Your Event
Contact Dupree Security Group today and let our team help you determine the right balance of off-duty police and unarmed security.
Off-Duty Police Security Across Every Event
Every event type carries different risks, and our off-duty police play a different role in each one.
Trade Shows and Conventions
Convention security in Atlanta takes on a different level of complexity when thousands of attendees, international guests, and high-value exhibitor assets are all on the same floor. Our officers manage high-risk areas, protect merchandise, and maintain authority across large, fast-moving event spaces.
Corporate and Hotel Events
Executive gatherings and invite-only functions call for a police presence that is professional and unobtrusive. Dupree deploys officers who maintain full legal authority while blending into the environment so your event stays polished from start to finish.
Private Event Security
Strict perimeter control and guest list management require more than a standard security presence. Our officers adapt to the tone of your event, whether that means a visible uniformed presence or a plain clothes approach that keeps the atmosphere intact.
Registration-Heavy Events
On-site cash registration and high-volume credentialing create real theft risk. Our officers protect your staff, your revenue, and your entry points so your registration process runs without incident.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Off-Duty Police Security
Off-duty police carry significantly more training, legal authority, and accountability than civilian armed guards. That choice reduces liability for your organization and puts certified law enforcement on your floor.
Contact Us Today!
Dupree Security Group
1800 Peachtree Street
NW Suite 410
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 350-8355
Fax: (404) 350-6991
Tara Maddox, President
tara.maddox@dupreesecurity.com
For Sales Information Contact:
Jim Ridgway, Senior VP, Sales
jim.ridgway@dupreesecurity.com