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3.3 Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities:
Classification
3.3.6 Prohibited Acts (Revise d: 2/16/17)
The following actions by Police Department personnel are prohibited and may subject the
personnel to disciplinary action:
A. Consuming, Possessing, o fsr Purchasing Intoxicating Beverages while On Duty , Except
in the Performance of Duty and while Acting under Proper and Specific Orders from a
Supervisor.
When consuming alcohol in the performance of duty and while acting under proper and
specific orders from a supervisor, members shall refrain from consuming intoxicants to
the extent that it resu lts in impairment, intoxication or offensive behavior that discredits
them o r the Police Department or renders them unfit to contin ue their assigned duties.
On-duty personnel suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating liquor shall
submit to a chemical test upon direction of supervisory personnel. Refusal to comply with
the request shall be considered insubordination.
B. Intoxication of Police Department Personnel
Defined as c onsumption of intoxicating beverages , on or off duty, to the extent that it
results in impairment, intoxication or obnoxious or offensive behavior that discredit s the
member or the Police Department or renders the member unfit to report for duty.
C. Possession/Purchase or Use of Cannabis or Controlled Substances
Possession/purchase and/or use of cannabis and/or control led substances, except when
the possession/purchase is as a result of official duties or the purchase/use is in
compliance with a prescription and the orders of a licensed physician. If a member is
under doctor’s care and receives a prescription to take cannabis at any time or to take
controlled substances while on -duty, the member shall report in detail, in writing to
his/her supervisor the specific substance the member is taking under doctor’s orders at
the start of the member’s next working day, unless t he prescription is made while on
duty, at which time the member shall notify their supervisor. The supervisor shall
immediately forward the information in writing through the chain of command to their
Division Manager.
D. Withholding Information of Crimin al Activity
Failure to promptly report to the Police Department any information concerning any
crime or unlawful activity occurring within UCSF jurisdiction, whether the information
or observation comes to the attention of the member while on or off duty.
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E. Prohibited Association
Associating with persons known to have been convicted of a felony within the past five
years, who have a reputation in the community for felonious involvement or who are
under present criminal indictment/investigation, except as necessary to the performance
of official duties or where unavoidable because of other personal relationships to
members.
F. Solicitation of Favorable Acts
The s olicitation of an individual to intercede with the Chief of Police, a supervisory
member, the A ssociate Vi ce Chancellor of Administration or any University official in
relation to promotions, assignments, and disciplinary actions or personnel investigations.
This section shall not apply to licensed attorneys at law or employee organization
represent atives who are representing department personnel consistent with the provisions
of collective bargaining agreements.
G. Known Conduct of Police Department Personnel
Failure to promptly report a fellow Police Department member’s violation of a law, rule
or regulation, policy or procedure, General or Special Order or written or verbal order
from a supervisor. To this end, all such known violations of a member shall be
immediately reported in writing to a supervisor in the Police Department.
H. Failure to Co operate with Internal Investigations
Failure to answer questions, respond to lawful orders or to render relevant statements in
an internal investigation being conducted by the Police Department, when such orders,
questions and statements are specifically a nd narrowly related to the member’s job
responsibilities and fitness for office. Nothing in this section shall be construed as to be in
violation of a person’s Federal or State Constitutional rights.
I. Participation in Civil Mat ters without Notifying the Chief
Giving a deposition or preparing/submitting an affidavit stemming from one’s official
duties as a Police Department member in a civil matter, without the knowledge of the
Chief of Police.
J. Escapes
It is prohibited to allow a subject in custody to escape as a result of negligence or
inattention to duty.
K. Serving as a Witness without Notifying the Chief
By providing testimony in any legal proceeding arising out of one’s official duties,
without the knowledge of the Chief of Police.
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L. Failure to Establish and/or Maintain Knowledge of Laws, Rules, Policies, etc.
The failure to establish and maintain a working knowledge of Laws, Rules and
Regulations, Policies and Procedures and General and Special Orders can result in
discipline.
M. Failure to Register Weapons
The failure to register with the Police Department any personal handgun carried by a
member, on or off duty, in connection with the member’s peace officer status.
N. Private Benefit from Pol ice Department Association
Use of the prestige or influ ence of one’s official position or the use of the time, facilities,
equipment or supplies of the Police Department for the private gain or advantage to
oneself or another.
O. Settlement of Duty Incurr ed Expenses/Damages
Acceptance of money or other compensation for damages sustained or expenses incurred
in the line of duty from any individual without first notifying the Chief of Police in
writing.
P. Vexatious/Unnecessary Complaints