POLICE
DEPARTMENT
SpecialEvents
Arlington’s Entertainment District is the
crown jewel of the region and draws
millions of visitors from around the globe to
enjoy some of the best sports franchises,
amusement parks, and world-renowned
shopping and dining experiences. The
Arlington Police Department has a
dedicated unit that helps manage the
events that occur in this expansive region.
The Homeland Security and Special Events
Unit is responsible for determining the
staffing model that allows large events to
occur without any major hiccups. They
also review all special event permits, meet
regularly with event organizers, and bridge
the gap between event planning and public
safety services.
In 2014, multiple significant events were
held in Arlington’s Entertainment District.
The Final Four set a NCAA basketball
attendance record at the billion-dollar home
of the Dallas Cowboys. Extensive planning
was required to ensure smooth ingress and
egress traffic routes to the stadium as well
as adequately staffing law enforcement
resources for such a large-scale event.
It takes months to properly plan for
an event of this magnitude. The traffic
management plan and public safety
operational plan in ٽ