VIP, Dignitaries and Special Guests Campus Contacts: Office of Special Events & Protocol 1520 UCLA Wilshire Center 160348 Campus Ext. 40660 UCLA Police Department Special Events Office 601 Westwood Plaza 136408 Campus Ext. 56543 Definition: For the purpose of this policy VIP, Dignitary and Special Guests shall include, heads of state, heads of governments, ranking officials with foreign governments, U.S. and State Cabinet, Congressional or Senate members, as well as those persons requiring or requesting special protection services, i.e. U.S. State Department, Secret Service F.B.I. or other policing agencies. This policy shall also apply to high profile, controversial or popular persons, such as celebrities, controversial speakers or those whose safety and security is paramount.   Summary: Dignitary visits to the campus: the Office of Special Events & Protocol (SE&P) must be notified prior to invitation of any VIP or Dignitary. The SE&P will coordinate dignitary visits with the Office of the Chancellor and the UCLA Police Department. Special considerations may be required for VIP, Dignitary and Special Guests visits to the campus, such as venue selection, program development and security, as well as involvement of University Administration. The inviting department or group (requestor) shall be liable for all charges incurred on their behalf, including charges for special equipment, staff and security personnel and costs of alterations and/or modifications to University venues for safety and security of both the VIP, Dignitary, Special Guest and the public or campus population during such visits. Outside or off-campus security agencies must contact and coordinate with the UCLA Police Department - Special Events Office on all VIP, Dignitary or Special Guest visits to the campus.   Reference: UCLA APPM Procedure 860.2: Security Arrangements for Special Visitors Chancellor Memo: Dignitary Visits to UCLA, January 29, 2001 UCLA Police Department Return to UCLA Events Online Homepage