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Police Department General Orders
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4.5 Patrol: Organization and Administration
4.5.20 Supervisory Notifications and Response to Incident Scenes (Revised 2/9/11)
A. Incidents of a serious nature often arise that require the presence of a supervisor who
possesses the authority necessary to deal with the problem.
B. Watch Commanders are required to notify their respective Division Managers upon the
occasion of any serious incident as specified in this order. In the event a Division Manager
is not available, the on -duty Watch Commander or Shift Sergeant shall notify the Chief of
Police directly.
C. Once the Watch Commander or Shift Sergeant has notified the Division Manager, the
Division Manager will be responsible for determining the need to notify the Chief of Police.
D. The following are circumstances under which the Division Manager will be notified:
1. The death or serious injury of any officer or his/her immediate family, regardless
of the officer’s duty status (on or off duty),
2. The death or serious injury of any employee of the UCSF Police Department, or
the death or serious injury of an immediate family member of an employee. This
section shall not apply to incidents where the death was anticipated based upon
prolonged hospitalization, etc. and is i ntended to address unexpected situations or
sudden death.
3. The arrest of any University employee or member of the Department by this
Department or another.
4. Receipt of information that a warrant exists for an employee (officer or civilian) of
the Polic e Department or that the employee (officer or civilian) is being
investigated or is a suspect in a particular crime.
5. Any time the Police Department’s ability to provide service is jeopardized due to
malfunction of equipment; where the fleet of police ve hicles is compromised due
to major mechanical problems and the number of available vehicles reaches an
unacceptable level; or any incident where the Police Department building suffers a
fire or other similar crisis and Department property or equipment is d amaged or in
danger.
6. Facilities, property or equipment of the University is seriously damaged as a result
of intentional acts, natural disaster or accident.
7. Unusual incidences as outlined in General Order 4.6.14, “Notification of Next of
Kin of Decea sed, Seriously Injured or Seriously Ill Persons,” 4.6.15, “Notification
of Proper Authority in Specific and/or Emergency Situation,” and 10.1.11, “Animal
Extremist Demonstration.”
8. Incidents where there may be a question as to the agency’s liability or those which
may result in heightened community interest.
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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E. Along with the notification, in order to assume command, the Watch Commander, or Shift
Sergeant will respond to the scene of the following incidents:
1. Any major crime as specified in this order or any incident of actual or potential
controversy
2. The arrest of any law enforcement officer or University official by this Department
3. The occurrence of a felony involving the use or threatened use of force (rape,
robbery, kidnapping, etc.), any bur glary, theft (except auto) or any damage to
University property.
4. Any incident within the University where a subject is barricaded inside of a building
or where hostages are taken
5. Within the jurisdiction of the Police Department, the involvement of an y public
official, including members of the Department, in a major traffic offense or felony
(except when members are involved in as part of their official duties), whether on
or off duty.
6. Any natural disaster occurring in or near the University or wher e deemed necessary
by the Watch Commander/Shift Sergeant in a natural disaster/mutual aid request
situation.
7. Receipt of a personnel complaint of a serious nature by the Police Department
regarding one of its officers.
8. An officer is involved in a seri ous traffic crash while operating a Police Department
vehicle on duty. The Watch Commander/Shift Sergeant will assess the need for a
response to on -duty, Police Department -operated motor vehicle crashes occurring
outside San Francisco County. At a minimum, there will be a request made to the
local jurisdiction to be kept apprised of the details of the crash by telephone.
9. A person is injured requiring hospitalization arising out of their contact with an
officer of the Police Department whether on or off d uty.
10. Any fatal traffic crash within the University and adjacent property.
11. An officer discharges a firearm in the performance of duties, accidentally or
intentionally. This section does not apply to firearms training on the pistol range or
when an o fficer is required to destroy a seriously injured animal in accordance with
Police Department regulations.
12. Any homicide, suicide or death of criminally suspicious nature.
13. Any other controversy or potential controversy where the reputation of the
University or the Police Department may be seriously impacted as a result.
14. Any other incident as directed, dispatched or at the discretion of the Watch
Commander/Shift Sergeant.