Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
1.8 Mutual Aid
1.8.5 State Mutual Aid Request (Revised: 9/30/10)
A. If Region II cannot meet the University’s request for Mutual Aid, the Coordinator will
request Mutual Aid from the State of California. The Law Enforcement Division of the
State of California, Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) is responsible for
coordination of state resources in support of local law enforcement during "unusual
occurrences" such as disorders, demonstrations, riots, and natural or war -caused
disturbances. Authorit y is granted to CalEMA under Article 5, Chapter 7, of the
California Government Code. A 24 hour communications center is maintained at the
CalEMA in Sacramento. A representative of the Law Enforcement Division can be
reached at any hour of the day or nig ht by calling (800) 421 -2921 or (916) 845 -8911.
B. Four state agencies have specific responsibilities to support local law enforcement during
emergency situations:
1. The California Highway Patrol: Provide traffic control and maintenance of law
and order .
2. The State Military Department, which includes the California Army and Air
National Guard, the State Military Reserve and the Naval Militia: Provide
military support to local jurisdictions only after a request for same is made by the
Chief Executive o f a city, university, county, and only after the disturbance is
beyond the capabilities of local law enforcement mutual aid forces.
3. The Department of Justice: Provide legal advice and intelligence.
4. The Department of Corrections: Provide support for local law enforcement (with
resources).