Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
4.5 Patrol: Organization and Administration
4.5.10 Briefing Procedure (Revised: 7/9/24 )
A. It is the primary responsibility of the Watch Commander, Shift Sergeant or designee to
see that personnel are properly assigned to a patrol area , inspected and briefed on all
pertinent information.
B. Briefing will be conducted promptly at the beginning of each new shift.
C. Officers will have in their possession the following equipment, prior to the start of
briefing: portable radio, pen/pencil, notebook, etc.
D. Procedure to be followed during briefing:
1. Officers will be in full uniform during briefing, unless otherwise assigned. The
uniform must be clean and well pressed, and all equipment and shoes must be
clean and well -polished.
2. Serge ants will conduct an inspection of officers monthly. This inspection will
include:
a. Personal care and grooming
b. Uniform
c. Equipment .
3. Briefing will be conducted under the supervision of the Watch
Commander/Sergeant, who will do “roll call” training and/or review of policy and
Department directives, brief and update on all directives, new information
(wanted persons, stolen vehicles, major investigations , etc. ) and any changes in
schedules or assignments.
4. The Watch Commander shall make bea t assignments consistent with community
policing philosophy and Department needs.
5. Prior to the dismissal of briefing, the Watch Commander/Sergeant should confirm
with officers if there is any additional pertinent information necessary to be
disseminate to the other officers.