Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
2.4 Planning and Research: Organization
2.4.1 Planning and Research Function (Revised 10/15/08)
Planning and research is essential to the smooth operation and anticipation of future needs for the
provision of police services in the community.
1. Strategic and tactical planning and research is encouraged and conducted at all levels and
in all divisions of the Police Departm ent to anticipate and/or resolve more immediate
issues.
2. Long range planning is primarily conducted at the division management or higher level
and is coordinated through the Office of the Chief.
3. Overall Department planning and budgeting is coordinated and conducted through the
Office of the Chief.