Nashville FOP tells officers not to volunteer to work Beyonce concert

The president of Nashville’s Fraternal Order of Police is telling Metro officers not to volunteer to work Beyonce’s May concert.

Friday is the first day officers can sign up to aid with extra security and traffic control before, during and after the show at Nissan Stadium.

However, Danny Hale is asking officers not to do so unless mandated by Chief Steve Anderson.

Spokeswoman Kris Mumford told News 2 if there are volunteer vacancies seven to 10 days before the event, the Metro-Nashville Police Department mandates personnel.

“That is common and a long-standing policy,” she explained. “We need to meet public safety expectations.”

Mumford also explained Metro police provides mass traffic controls and some internal security for large downtown events. Other officers can also be hired to work inside the stadium by a private contract security company.

Beyonce’s show is scheduled for May 5. The general public can purchase tickets starting Monday, Feb. 22.

-WKRN