Policy_Manual

Policy 103CSU Police Department Systemwide Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/09/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 1Policy Manual 103.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The California State University supports transparency, communication, and engagement of members of the campus community through publication of policies that govern law enforcement activities on the 23 campuses. CSU Police Department policies will be published on the police department website. The manual of the CSU Police Department is hereby established and shall be referred to as the Policy Manual or the manual. The manual is a statement of the current policies, rules and guidelines of this department. All members are to conform to the provisions of this manual. All prior and existing manuals, orders and regulations that are in conflict with this manual are rescinded, except to the extent that portions of existing manuals, procedures, orders and other regulations that have not been included herein shall remain in effect, provided that they do not conflict with the provisions of this manual. 103.2 POLICY Except where otherwise expressly stated, the provisions of this manual shall be considered as guidelines. It is recognized that the work of law enforcement is not always predictable and circumstances may arise which warrant departure from these guidelines. It is the intent of this manual to be viewed from an objective standard, taking into consideration the sound discretion entrusted to members of this department under the circumstances reasonably available at the time of any incident. 103.2.1 DISCLAIMER The provisions contained in the Policy Manual are not intended to create an employment contract nor any employment rights or entitlements. The policies contained within this manual are for the internal use of the CSU Police Department and shall not be construed to create a higher standard or duty of care for civil or criminal liability against the State, its officials or members. Violations of any provision of any policy contained within this manual shall only form the basis for department administrative action, training or discipline. The CSU Police Department reserves the right to revise any policy content, in whole or in part. 103.3 AUTHORITY Standard law enforcement policies that must be adopted on all 23 campuses are referred to as "Systemwide" policies. Revisions to Systemwide policies must be approved by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer prior to adoption by the President. The Vice President for Administration, by Presidential delegation, is responsible for the development of all other general university-specific policies governing the duties and procedures of the University Police. The responsibility is carried out through the Chief of Police, whose duties include developing and implementing policies governing public safety functions on campus, investigating policy violations and issuing discipline, CSU Police Department Systemwide Policy Manual Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/09/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 2providing consulting services and assistance to the university community, and promoting programs and standards to improve public safety services. The Chief of Police or the authorized designee is authorized to issue Departmental Directives/ General Orders, which shall establish or modify procedures to which they pertain consistent with the current Memorandum of Understanding and as permitted by the Higher Education Employer- Employee Relations Act (HEERA). 103.4 DEFINITIONS The following words and terms shall have these assigned meanings throughout the Policy Manual, unless it is apparent from the content that they have a different meaning: Adult - Any person 18 years of age or older. CCR - California Code of Regulations (Example: 15 CCR 1151). CHP- The California Highway Patrol. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations. Command Staff: Sworn managers (MPP) of the Department having the rank of Lieutenant or higher. Corporal: Under general direction, a corporal independently performs general law enforcement and patrol duties and a variety of specialized work assignments. The Corporal rank is distinguished from the Police Officer by the regular, ongoing assignments of one or more of the following: team leader, assistant watch commander, or officer-in-charge responsible for leading a shift and providing direction to officers in the field. Corporals may also be placed on a regular, ongoing basis to a specialty assignment, including but not limited to: investigator/ detective, crime prevention specialist, and/or community relations specialist. Department/CSU - The CSU Police Department. DMV - The Department of Motor Vehicles. Employee - Any person employed by the Department. Juvenile- Any person under the age of 18 years. Manager (MPP) – A UPD employee in a position of authority (i.e. Chief, Captain, Lieutenant) that may include responsibility for hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward or discipline of other department members, and directing the work of other members. Manual - The CSU Police Department Policy Manual. May - Indicates a permissive, discretionary or conditional action. Member - Any person employed or appointed by the CSU Police Department, including: •Full- and part-time employees •Sworn peace officers CSU Police Department Systemwide Policy Manual Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/09/06, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentPolicy Manual - 3•Non-sworn employees •Volunteers. Officer - Those employees, regardless of rank, who are sworn peace officers of the CSU Police Department. Non-sworn - Employees and volunteers who are not sworn peace officers. Officer-in-Charge: Generally, a corporal or police officer who is placed in charge as officer-in-