Policy Text
University of California, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
10.1 Special Operations
10.1.1 Introduction (Revised: 10/29/10)
The UCSF Police Department recognizes the value of human life and its responsibility of the
preservation of life. In the handling of all barricaded suspects, hostage situations and/or active
shooter(s), it is the policy of the Police Department to gain control of the situation by utilizing all
reasonable means without resorting to use of force. The Field Services Division (FSD) Captain
is responsible for revie wing this policy annually and recommending updates as necessary.