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University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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7.1 Unusual Occurrences: Administration
7.1.5 Emergency Mobilization (Revised: 6/19/20 )
In the event of an unusual occurrence, the response of the UCSF Police Department includes the
following provisions for emergency mobilization:
A. Call-Up Plan
Upon direction of the Incident Commander, a designated employee (i.e., Records,
Dispatch, Parking Enforcement, etc.) will place calls to off -duty personnel. The Incident
Commander will determine which personnel will be call ed and designate their assignment.
B. Communications
It will be the duty of each officer to report immediately, through the chain of command, all
events or situations that have or may evolve into conditions beyond the capability of a
normal patrol team to effectively control.
1. Standard radio procedures are to be utilized in emergency situations, except that
radio traffic on certain channels may be restricted or moved to other channels as
needed.
2. The Command Vehicle will be equipped with a copy of the Emergency Operations
Plan, flat maps, grease boards, markers and satellite and cellular telephone s, which
are maintained by the Equipment Officer. The Command Vehicle will serve as a
mobile command and communications center in the event of an emerge ncy
mobilization.
C. Alert Stages
The highest ranking officer available is responsible to place members of the Police
Department on standby alert in cases of pending need or to activate all members, as the
situation requires.
1. Upon notification of an “ alert” condition, employees will place themselves in
operational readiness and maintain this condition until otherwise notified. They will
ensure that transportation is available in case of recall, and at no time place
themselves in a position wherein they are not able to be contacted by telephone or
other means, as conditions dictate, and respond immediately.
D. Key Personnel Designations
The command staff are key personnel in the event of an emergency mobilization. The
Division Commanders and Chief of P olice will be contacted by the Watch Commander and
placed on standby or called out for duty, as required.
E. Primary and Alternate Assembly Areas
Unless otherwise specified, all members will report to the EOC room of the Police
Department for assignment and will be dressed in the uniform of the day.
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F. Equipment Distribution
The Watch Commander will immediately assess the equipment needs of the situation and
see that any equipment needed in addition to that issued to every officer is distributed. If
specialized equipment is necessary, the Incident Commander will make assignments and
see that the equipment is distributed.
G. Request for Civil Emergency Response Team
The Watch Commander or designee will assess the need for assistance from the San
Franci sco Police Department or other jurisdiction and will activate those teams when
necessary, in accordance with the mutual aid agreement, General Order 1.8.1, “Mutual Aid
Agreements.”
H. Transportation Requirements
The Watch Commander will immediately asses s the transportation needs of the situation
and take whatever action is necessary to secure the required transportation. All
departmental vehicles shall be available for transportation of officers and equipment to the
scene and for prisoner transport from the scene. If additional transportation is required,
UCSF Parking and Transportation shall be contacted for additional vehicles.
I. Management Control Measures
Depending on the nature of the mobilization and duration of personnel commitment,
personnel in all sections and units may be temporarily reassigned.
J. The Watch Commander may restrict the type of calls that will be responded to by the UCSF
Police Department in an emergency situation. The dispatch center is responsible to keep
the Watc h Commander aware of call load status. The Watch Commander is responsible to
decide when calls will be held and when normal operations will resume.
K. The Watch Commander will attempt to permit adequate and timely relief to personnel
assigned to mobiliza tion.
L. Rehearsals
Unusual occurrence drills will be conducted as needed and as determined by the Chief of
Police and the Division Commanders.