SERVICE
Request police support for your film shoot
SFPD is required for certain filming activities, including traffic control and scenes with simulated violence.
What to know
Cost
All officers have a minimum shift of 4 hours. See SFPD fee ranges.
Requirement
Film SF will ultimately determine if SFPD officers are needed at a filming location.
What to do
1. Check if you need to have police officers at your film shoot
You must have SFPD at your filming location if your shoot involves:
- Street closures
- Intermittent traffic control
- Simulated violence
- Prop weapons
- Police prop cars
- Some drone use
Crew size does not affect the requirement.
2. Indicate the filming activities on your permit application
Check boxes as needed on your Location page for:
- Street Closure
- Intermittent Traffic Control
- Simulated Violence
- Drone use
We can help determine if you need police support.
If you are sure you need police support
You can download and complete the request form.
Attach the request to your film permit application.
Supporting information
Special cases
Traffic control on Muni lines
If your filming area will impact Muni service on the street, an SFMTA inspector will also be needed to do traffic control. We can work with you to see if you need this.
Get help
Film SF
film@sfgov.orgPartner agencies
What to know
Cost
All officers have a minimum shift of 4 hours. See SFPD fee ranges.
Requirement
Film SF will ultimately determine if SFPD officers are needed at a filming location.
What to do
1. Check if you need to have police officers at your film shoot
You must have SFPD at your filming location if your shoot involves:
- Street closures
- Intermittent traffic control
- Simulated violence
- Prop weapons
- Police prop cars
- Some drone use
Crew size does not affect the requirement.
2. Indicate the filming activities on your permit application
Check boxes as needed on your Location page for:
- Street Closure
- Intermittent Traffic Control
- Simulated Violence
- Drone use
We can help determine if you need police support.
If you are sure you need police support
You can download and complete the request form.
Attach the request to your film permit application.
Supporting information
Special cases
Traffic control on Muni lines
If your filming area will impact Muni service on the street, an SFMTA inspector will also be needed to do traffic control. We can work with you to see if you need this.
Get help
Film SF
film@sfgov.org