Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
4.5 Patrol: Organization and Administration
4.5.8 Patrol Sergeant Span of Control (Issued: 6/25/07)
A. Patrol Sergeants will generally have a maximum of ten patrol officers assigned to them
for direct supervision.
B. Patrol Sergeants are responsible for the day -to-day supervision and l ong-term guidance,
coordination and evaluation of those officers under their direct control including, but not
limited to, work assignments, employee training and development, ensuring appropria te
performance standards and imposition of discipline.
C. If a lieutenant is not on duty, the Patrol Sergeant will assume Watch Commander
responsibilities and will functionally supervise the ECC personnel on weekends and
nights, in the absence of their re gular supervisory personnel.
D. Patrol Sergeants have the authority to and may temporarily supervise personnel outside
their assignment, as designated by a higher -ranking officer.