Policy Text
University of Ca lifornia, San Francisco
Police Department General Orders
10.2 Multiple Arrest Procedures
10.2.1 Planning (Revised: 10/29/10)
The Incident Commander is responsible for developing and implementing a multiple arrest
procedure.
A. For a large -scale event that could result multiple arrests, the Incident Commander shall
forecast the number of potential arrestees and the potential for violent or peaceful
detainees. Based on these projections, he/she will design arrest teams necessary to safely
and effectively manage multiple arrests.
B. In accordance with General Order 1.8, “Mutual Aid,” other University of California (UC)
campuses and/or local law enforcement personnel shall be used when the Department
anticipates a mass arrest situation. In most cases, the first request would be for other UC
Campus officers. However, if there is not efficient staffing or time to fulfill this request,
then San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) shall be contacted.
C. The San Francisco Sheriff Department (Sheriff) Commander in charge of the jail and t he
SFPD Operations Division shall be notified in order to coordinate responsibilities.
D. A prearranged plan shall be confirmed for the use of Sheriff’s and/or SFPD vans and/or
buses with drivers for the transportation of arrestees.