Are you interested in requesting a traffic escort or an officer for an event?
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officers are available to assist with events outside of their normal work hours. These requests fall under a Special Paid Duty Contract.
In order to have a police officer attend on a Paid Duty request, event organizers are required to fill out a request with a minimum of 30 days advance notice. The Service reserves the right to decline any request at its discretion.
Service Fees are subject to change with the approval of the Police Service Board. Please visit the Service Fees page for the most up to date fee schedule.
Please direct any questions to traffic@ssmps.org. To request an officer or traffic escort, please fill out the request form below.
Minimums
The minimum number of officers, vehicles, and hours required for the performance of a special paid duty shall be determined by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) at its discretion, based on the nature of the event. The minimum number of hours invoiced per event shall be no less than three (3) for each Sault Police member booked. Most events will require a minimum of two (2) officers. If more than four (4) officers are required, one must be a Sergeant. Costs / Payments
The minimum number of hours invoiced per event shall be no less than three (3) for each Sault Police member booked. Most events will require a minimum of two (2) officers. If more than four (4) officers are required, one must be a Sergeant.
Traffic Escorts and Hiring of Off-Duty Officer
- Fee = [OT rate (1st class constable wage at OT rate) x (min. 3 hours)] +[ Administrative fee (per contract) $44.00]
- Use of Police Vehicle (Vehicle Only) $75.00 per hour
PLEASE NOTE: Dependent upon officer assigned, the current Police contract requires and additional 3%, 6%, or 9% experience pay to the base rate. An administrative fee of 10% of the total amount will apply and HST may apply. These rates are subject to change without notice. A premium rate may apply for such duties on any or all holidays.
The total sum is due and payable in full immediately upon receipt of an invoice issued by the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Some circumstances may necessitate pre-payment, e.g., out-of-town requests, student dances, etc. Payment shall be as directed by the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Late payments may be subject to interest charges. Delinquent payments or NSF cheques will result in suspension of further contracts for service and are subject to interest charges/penalties.
Cancellations
Special Paid Duty Cancellations Must be Emailed to Patrol Services Clerk and Directed as Follows:
When cancellation notice is not received by the SSMPS 48 hours prior to the commencement of the event, a minimum three (3) hour charge, plus HST and administrative fee, will apply for each Police Service member booked for the paid duty. Cancellation payments are due immediately upon receiving an invoice. Late payments will be subject to interest charges.
Approvals
Provision of special paid duty services in accordance with this contract is subject to prior approval of the SSMPS. If approval is not given, the contract shall become null and void. When a paid duty request has been received 48 hours prior to the event, the requestor will be notified if the service has not been approved 24 hours before the event. When the special paid duty request is received less than 48 hours before the event, the SSMPS will attempt to notify of non-approval in advance of the event but cannot guarantee it will be able to do so.