STEP 1: Complete this form to request a firefighter or police officer for a special detail.

Police details are assigned on Friday for the upcoming week. If you are submitting a request for a date after details are assigned (last-minute road jobs are a good example) you MUST call (401) 847-1306 and ask for the Officer in Charge.

You must also call the Officer in Charge to cancel a scheduled detail. Police detail questions call 401) 847-1306.

Fire Details require that the Firefighter arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the detail to perform an inspection of the building or event. This time must be added to the total hours required for the detail. Fire detail questions call (401) 845-5914 or (401) 845-5900.

STEP 2: Make a deposit equal to the anticipated cost of the detail.

A deposit must be received before police or fire can assign personnel. You can mail a deposit to Newport City Hall - Accounts, 43 Broadway, Newport RI 02840 or appear in person from 9AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday. The detail rate is $50 per hour for police and fire. Payment questions call (401) 845-5377.

STEP 3: Contact the City Clerk's office to see if you need a special event license.

(not applicable for road work) City clerk questions call (401) 845-5341.

Questions can also be sent via email to specialdetails@cityofnewport.com

Event and Billing Information:
[required field]:

Contact Information (if different from billing info above):

Event information:
Time:        

(Number of personnel x number of event hours, there is a FOUR HOUR minimum PER PERSON)
(Total hours above x $50)
Yes     No
Yes     No
Yes     No
(If yes, describe tent size in Special Notes)

All detail requests are subject to approval by the Police and Fire Chiefs review by the City Clerk. Details that run less than the estimated time may result in a refund to the company/individual responsible for payment. Details will be filled based on personnel availability and public safety requirements.