Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
4.5 Patrol: Organization and Administration
4.5.15 Fixed -Post Assignment (Issued: 6/25/07)
A. Officers shall perform fixed -post assignments in the manner prescribed in this order. The
objective of fixed -post assignments is to protect human life, deter crime, collect
information and evidence, and identify and apprehend suspect(s).
B. For purpose of this order, a fixed -post assignment is defined as an assignment involving
sworn personnel providing specific duties at a predetermi ned location.
C. When assigned to fixed -posts, officers shall consult with the Watch Commander, who
will specify the type of vehicle and dress requirement for the assignment.
D. Officers in plainclothes assignments shall take law enforcement actions (i.e., detain,
arrest, or pursue suspects, etc.) when appropriate, with due regard to exigent
circumstances and officer safety.
E. Officers in plainclothes assigned to fixed -posts shall carry their Department -issued
badge, identification card, pol ice radio, handcuffs and firearm.
F. When making law enforcement contacts, officers, when appropriate, shall identify
themselves as UCPD police officers.
G. An officer assigned to a fixed -post should not leave his/her post without the approval of
the Wat ch Commander, except in emergency situations. In an emergency situation where
the officer has to leave the post to respond to an immediate threat to public safety, the
assigned officer shall notify the Watch Commander of his/her actions as soon as possible .
H. Officers in unmarked vehicles assigned to fixed -posts should not engage in vehicle
pursuits, unless the fleeing suspect(s) poses an immediate threat to public safety. All
pursuits shall be conducted in accordance with General Order 4.6.9, “Emergency Vehicle
Response – Vehicle Pursuit.”
I. An officer shall familiarize himself/herself with recent incident(s) related to the
assignment. He/she shall be familiar with the names and pictures of activists know to
UCPD.
J. The Watch Commander, via the FSD C aptain, shall inform the local law enforcement
agency in whose jurisdiction the site of the fixed -post is located, of the details prior to the
beginning of the assignment.
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
K. In an event where an individual or a crowd of protesters create a disturbance o r pose a
threat to public safety, officers shall notify the Watch Commander of the situation as
soon as possible. The Watch Commander shall also notify the Chief of Police, the FSD
Captain and the appropriate local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdict ion the
situation is occurring.
L. Officers shall take appropriate police action in the event of a disturbance, with due
consideration given to officer safety, the size of the crowd, type of disturbance,
immediacy of the situation and safety of all indivi duals involved.
M. In situations where it is inappropriate and/or imprudent to initiate immediate police
action, officers shall gather relevant information and evidence to identify individuals
involved for the purpose of seeking an arrest warrant(s) at a later time.