REPORT TO COUNCIL AND STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Approval of a Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with San Francisco Police Department
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi's Stadium
BACKGROUND
Prior to the opening of Levi's Stadium in 2014, the Police Department worked with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security and the Department of Homeland Security to develop comprehensive safety and traffic management plans for the venue and surrounding area.
Through the planning process, the Police Department acknowledged our organization did not have the specialized expertise (e.g. ability to close highway off-ramps and corresponding traffic management skills), resources (e.g. air operations, crowd control, SWAT, etc.), and volume of sworn and civilian personnel necessary to implement these plans. As a result, agreements were formed with local, State and Federal law enforcement partners to provide these additional services.
The Police Department relies heavily on sworn and civilian professionals to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for stadium personnel, athletes/entertainers, event attendees, surrounding businesses, and nearby residents. The staffing needs vary from event to event based on event type, day of the week, time of the day, anticipated attendance, dignitaries present, intelligence gathered from similar events, etc.
DISCUSSION
Levi's Stadium has been the host to 146 public events with attendance of 20,000+ since its opening, plus five nationally televised events without fans in 2020.
As the lead law enforcement agency, the Police Department secures local, State and Federal resources, as necessary, to mitigate traffic congestion for event patrons and local traffic, provide a safe venue for attendees, performers and stadium personnel as well as to deter intrusion into neighborhoods while maintaining access to adjacent business properties.
Currently, the Police D...
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