Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
4.9 Juvenile Operations: Organization and Administration
4.9.4 Liaison with Juvenile Victims/Offenders (Issued: 6/25/07)
It is the policy of the UCSF Police Department to assure any juvenile coming to the attention of a
member of the Police Department shall be treated with the same courtesy, respect and
consideration shown an adult. The welfare and best interests of the chi ld are a primary
responsibility of the Police Department. Those juveniles who are alleged to have been harmed,
are in danger of harm, have committed an offense or who have demonstrated they are in need of
assistance will be taken into protective custody o r referred to the appropriate agency for help or
follow -up, or returned to a parent/guardian with no further action. Officers are expected to use
enforcement discretion consistent with the best interests of the juvenile, public safety and
protection, indi vidual rights and provisions of this General Order.