Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
4.3 Use of Force
4.3.15 Relief from Patrol Duty (Issued: 6/25/07)
A. Any officer whose use of force results in the death or serious bodily injury of another
person will, as soon as practical, be released from patrol duty by the Watch Commander,
pending a complete investigation of the incident.
B. The relieved officer may, at the discretion of the Chief of Police, be placed on
Administrative/Investigatory Leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Relief from
duty shall not be con sidered a suspension or disciplinary action taken against the officer.
It is for the purpose of relieving the officer from further duties while undergoing the
extreme emotional stress of having used deadly force and permitting time to conduct an
objective investigation into the incident.
C. The PSD Commander or designee will ensure that the involved officer consults with the
Police Department psychologist and/or Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) within
72 hours of the incident. The confidentiality of privileged communication between
patient and client w ill apply. The PSD Commander or designee will be notified once the
consultation has occurred.