Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Tech Police

Security and Traffic Control for Special Events


Special Events Unit is responsible for all planning, coordinating, directing, and managing all special events at the Institute requiring police personnel; and to effectively represent safety and security interests in all building and roadway construction projects at the university.

A captain serves as the unit commander for Special Events.

It is policy of the Georgia Tech Police Department that any and all policing or security activities, assignments or functions will either be performed by, at the direction of or with the approval of the GTPD. Departments or organizations are prohibited from independently contracting outside policing or security services without the approval of the GTPD.

If you would like to arrange security services for your event, please contact Captain Patrick Wypasek at 404-894-9968.