Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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6.4 Public Information and Community Relations
6.4.3 Community Relations Objectives (Revised: 7/18/18)
A. While effective community relations are the responsibility of all personnel in the
Department, the objective of effective community relations is to establish direct contact
with the community , thereby gaining support and understanding of police activities.
B. The Chief of Police, COPPS officers and command personnel work closely with
community organizations to est ablish eff ective partnerships and promote a greater
understanding of police activities. For instance:
1. The Department publicizes police services, goals, crime prevention programs,
safety tips and crime trends via UCSF Listservs , in the UCSF Annual Secu rity
Report, on the Department web page, in Clery notifications, and on the “UCSF
News Center ” website.
2. Information, including neighborhood concerns and traffic issues from community
organizations, is circulated to personnel in daily briefings, weekly staff meetings
and monthly manager/supervisor meetings.
3. The COPPS forum reviews and analyzes input from the community to make
recommendations for improvements in police practices and services, including
additional training requirements. Additionally, the results of c itizen complaint
investigations and the annual customer survey are utilized in reviewing, analyzing
and making necessary adjustments to Department practices, policies and training.
4. The Chief of Police sets annual Crime Prevention performance measures,
including the establishment of crime prevention groups in areas of the community
where no such groups exist (e.g., high density student housing complexes, areas
of new residential construction and residential areas).
5. The Department utilizes a variety of outreach methods to encourage community
feedback and participation through the “UCSF News Center ” web site, the UCSF
Annual S ecurity Report, the Department web page, college job fairs, local
newspapers, Clery notifications and position -specific flyers.