Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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1.1 Law Enforcement Role and Authority: Law Enforcement Agency Role
1.1.1 UCSF Police Department Vision, Values and Mission Statements (Issued: 6/25/07)
A. Vision
We strive to provide a crime -free and safe environment through strategic policing,
integrity, respect and strong community partnerships. We willingly accept this
responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for its accomplishment.
B. Values
The principl es upon which we base our policing are:
1. Service – We value the privilege to provide effective, efficient and equitable
service. We respect the members of our community, the importance of a
combined crime prevention alliance and the opportunity to provid e a united
policing effort.
2. Ethics – We value honesty and integrity and will demonstrate these values in all
of our actions. We are accountable for maintaining the public’s trust with the
highest ethical standards and adherence to Department policy, as well as local,
state and federal laws. As police officers entrusted with the authority to maintain
the public peac e, our values will not be compromised.
3. Professionalism – We value commitment, responsibility and clear direction. We
achieve the essence of professionalism through teamwork, creativity and
continual self -improvement.
4. Diversity – We value our differe nces and acknowledge that our unique
backgrounds bring strength to our organization and community. We strive to
reflect the community we serve and respect the skills, knowledge and abilities of
one another.
C. Mission
Our mission is to enhance the safety and quality of life at UCSF by working in
partnership with the community to promote public safety and crime prevention through
education and enforcement, to maintain public order while preserving the legal rights of
all individuals, to provide effective, efficient and courteous service and to reduce the
impact of crime. This mission is accomplished through effective:
1. Crime prevention and suppression
2. Victim support and assistance
3. Infrastructure protection
4. Emergency preparedness
5. Traffic safe ty
6. Community education and awareness