Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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1.6 Agency Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
1.6.3 Interagency Cooperation (Revised: 7/18/18)
A. Effective law enforcement is not a solitary effort but requires the cooperation and
communication of many agencies. The Department supports cooperative efforts including
enforcement o f city ordinances, traffic laws and California Statu tes.
B. Authority of Department Members
1. Within the San Francisco City limits, UCSF Police Officers will enforce the
ordinances of the City of San Francisco and the laws of the State of California and
carry out all duties and responsibilities attributed to the Police Department by the
Chief of Police.
2. UCSF Police Officers will enforce the traffic ordinances of the City of San
Francisco and the traffic laws as denoted in the California Statutes on all city
streets and state highways within the city limits.
3. UCSF Police Officers may exercise responsibility in matters concerning city
ordinances within the city limits.
C. In any situation where a question arises concern ing jurisdiction with another agency, the
responding UCSF Police Officer will make every attempt to resolve the matter in the
most professional manner possible. If this is not possible, the matter will be turned over
to a supervisor or watch commander for resolution. If no amicable solution can be
reached, the matter should be handled by UCSF Police Department in the interests of the
community and a report outlining the situation submitted to the Chief of Police.