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2.8 General Management: Building Security
2.8.1 Law Enforcement Building Security (Revised: 8/1/14)
The Police Department must take special precautions to protect police operations and personnel
since it is located in publicly -accessible buildings.
A. The non -public entrances to the police facilities shall remain locked at all times, and only
authorized part- or full -time personnel shall be allowed beyond the public lobby without
personnel escort. Personnel are encouraged to challenge persons unknown to them to
establish their identity and purpose.
1. Outside agency law enforcement personnel shall be all owed access to the facility
if they are in uniform, prominently display their authorized Department
identification or wear an authorized tag provided by a UCSF security guard.
B. The two publ ic lobbies at 1855 Folsom Street and 654 Minnesota Street will b e closed
during non -business hours. After hours, a telephone that rings directly to t he ECC is
available outside 654 Minnesota Street.
C. Access to the ECC is controlled and limited to persons with specific business in the
center, as described in Genera l Order 8.1.5, “Access to Communications.” These are:
1. Communications unit personnel
2. Any command officer or duty Watch Commander in order to supervise or conduct
official business
3. Sworn personnel in order to perform their duties
4. Equipment repair persons in order to perform their duties
5. Personnel on official business that must be conducted in the ECC
6. Law Enforcement trainees, when prearranged with the ECC supervisor.
D. Law Enforcement Facility Tours
Citizens are encouraged to participate in law enforcement facility tours. Under normal
circumstances:
1. Tours shall be scheduled in advance with the Office of Chief of Police or ECC
Supervisor .
2. Tour groups shall be generally limited to one or two pers ons; larger tours of up to
15 people must be prearranged through the Office of the Chief of Police .
3. Groups of children or tour groups with special needs (for interpretation, physical
assistance, etc.) shall be accompanied by at least one responsible cha peron or
organizer. More chaperons may be required depending upon the size and nature of
the group.
4. No tour group or individual shall be allowed to move about the facility unescorted
by Police Department personnel.
5. Tour groups will not be allowed acc ess to sensitive areas such as:
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a. Locker rooms
b. Evidence/property control areas
c. Personnel offices unless invited by that member
d. Areas where sensitive or confidential information may be accessible or in
plain view.
E. Tours of the ECC are permitted to encourage and promote public understanding and
relations. The following provisions should be adhered to:
1. Dispatchers on duty at the time of tour will be notified in advance.
2. The tour is accompanied by Police Department personnel.
3. Prior approval shall be obtained from the ECC Supervisor, TSD Manager or
designee.
F. Facility Access
1. Access Control Door
Only Police Department personnel shall have access to non -public entrances of
UCSF Police Facilities. Family members and acquaintanc es, and other UCSF
personnel shall enter the facility by the front, public door or be escorted into the
building by Police Department personnel.
a. The Police Department shares facilities with other UCSF employees and
should only control access to its excl usive areas by personnel, visitors and
guests.
2. Key Access
Key distribution is strictly controlled and accounted for by the Chief of Police or
designee.
a. Upon separation from the Police Department, keys are to be returned to
the equipment officer and/or respective division manager.
b. Each marked patrol vehicle shall be equipped with appropriate keys for
sworn employees to carry out their daily activities.
c. Each vehicle is equipped with two sets of keys, which include a beat set and
a satellite set. Keys shall not be removed from their assigned ring without
approval from the shift Watch Commander.
d. Security personnel shall have access to facilities key s for designated
buildings they patrol.
e. Employees shall not possess individual University -owned keys without
Police Department approval.