Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
2.2 Written Directives
2.2.3 Procedure Manual/Distribution of Directives (Revised: 7/18/18)
A. All personnel are provided with an electronic copy of the General Orders Manual when
hired and upon the release of newer editions. The manual is also available online through
the UCSF Police Department website. When provided with an electronic copy at the time
of hire or upon distribution of updated editions, all employees are required to sign an
acknowledgement form documenting the receipt of the Gener al Orders Manual.
B. All personnel are responsible to demonstrate knowledge of the contents of the General
Orders Manual. Personal conduct and work performance shall be consistent with the
directives of this manual.
C. When a new order or changes are iss ued, all personnel shall acknowledge receipt and
understanding of the order. Employees shall review the changes via the PowerDMS
system and sign an electronic acknowledgement of understanding indicating that they
have received and reviewed the disseminated directives.
D. Supervisors shall be responsible to ensure all personnel are knowledgeable about how to
access the General Orders through the computer network.
E. The PSD Commander is responsible for keeping a record of all Police Department
personnel a nd others issued a General Order Manual. Acknowledgement of General
Orders receipt will be kept in personnel files. Acknowledgement of General Orders
review will be maintained via Pow erDMS. Changes to issued General Orders tracking
forms will b e maintained by the PSD Commander .