Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
3.16 Disciplinary Procedures
3.16.4 Supervisory Role (Issued: 6/25/07)
The role of supervisors, especially first -line supervisors, is crucial in the disciplinary process.
First-line supervisors have the best opportunity to observe the conduct and appearance of
employees and detect those instances when commendations, remedial training, counseling or
disciplinary actions are warranted. In the disciplinary process, the role of the supervisor is:
A. To supervise the performance of personne l and detect those instances when
commendations, counseling or disciplinary actions are warranted;
B. To investigate allegations of personnel misconduct when it is within the scope of their
authority and responsibility;
C. To recommend and implement the mo st effective methods of discipline, taking into
consideration the behavior and performance history of the personnel under their
supervision and in accordance with General Order 3.16.3(D), “Administration of
Discipline” and the applicable collective bargain ing agreement/PPSM.