Policy Text
University o f California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
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7.3 Emergency and Electronic Access Closure
7.3.2. Temporary Partial Site/Building Clo sure: Public Safety Emergencies
(Revised :2/16/17)
A. In situations posing a threat to life or safety, such as active shooter, barricaded suspect,
fire or hazardous chemical spill or when necessary to protect evidence at a crime scene,
emergency responders may need to temporarily close specific areas of the Campus.
B. To close the area, the ranking police officer on the scene must request a temporary partial
closure from the Chief of Police or the Chief of Police designee. The authority to declare
a “Police Emergency” and close portions of the Campus rests with the Chief of Police or
designee . Designated alternates to the Chief of Police are, in order:
1. On-call Police Commander
2. Watch Commander.
C. A temporary partial closure may include use of the WarnMe mass communications
system (see Emergency Response Management Operations Plan, Appendix Mass
Notification System) or an Electronic Access Closure (see General Order 7.3.3,
“Electronic Access Closure”).
D. If a closure is due to flooding, fire, a hazardous materials spill/release or other event that
may pose a residual risk to health or safety, EHS shall be notified to coordinate clearance
for re -occupancy after the situation has been resolved.