Policy Text
University of California
Universitywide Police Policies
And
Administrative Procedures
Berkeley • Davis • Irvine • Merced • Los Angeles • Riverside • San Diego •
San Francisco • Santa Barbara • Santa Cruz
University of California
Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures
INTRODUCTION
The University of California Police Department is constituted under statutory
authority granted by the State of California to The Regents of the University of
California. Under this authority, the University appoints Peace Officers with full
peace officer status for the enforcement of law and the maintenance of security in
and about areas controlled or administered by The Regents.
The Office of the President is responsible for the Universitywide coordination of
certain University police services functions. This responsibility is executed through
the Office of the Coordinator of Police Services and includes coordination of the
development of employee selection, training and performance standards, collection
and dissemination of crime prevention information, liaison with other agencies in
the Criminal Justice System, organization planning for inter-campus mutual
assistance and development of police services policies and standards.
Responsibility for security and law enforcement at each campus is assigned to the
Chancellors who are responsible for campus organization, operation, internal
administration and discipline. The Chancellor, at each campus, has established a
police or public safety department with responsibility for law enforcement and the
protection of the lives and property of the general public, students, faculty, and
staff.
The Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures underwent a
full review in 2010. The effective date of this version of the Universitywide Police
Policies and Administrative Procedures is January 7, 2011. The Systemwide
Council of Chiefs shall review the policy annually for update purposes and shall
conduct a full review at least every three years.
Emergency additions, deletions, or changes to the Universitywide Police Policies
and Administrative Procedures may be required to address time sensitive or special
occurrences or events. Emergency changes will be submitted to University of
California Office of the President through the Coordinator of Police Services for
review and approval. Any emergency changes that are approved shall be reviewed
as part of the Council of Chiefs annual review process prior to incorporation into
the Universitywide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Universitywide Police Policies and Procedures
Effective Date: January 7, 2011Table of Contents
Chapter One
Applicability 1-1
Employees • University of California Personnel Policies • Compliance
Chapter Two
Statutory Authority 2-1
Authority: Regents--Peace Officers • Concurrent Jurisdiction • Delegation of
Authority
Chapter Three
Police Personnel Organization 3-1
Police Department, Organization--Definitions • Organization and Chain of
Command-Responsibility • Responsibilities of Sworn Personnel
Chapter Four
Administrative Communications 4-1
Orders • Familiarity with Orders • Failure to Obey an Order • Conflicting Orders
Chapter Five
Personnel, Duties and Responsibilities 5-1
Ethical Responsibilities • Confidential Information • False Reports •
Compromising Criminal Cases • News Media • Court Appearance, Testifying •
Speaking Engagements • Civil Proceedings • Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics •
Drugs/Medications • Tobacco Products, Generally • General Responsibilities
Chapter Six
Sworn Personnel Standards for Employment 6-1
Peace Officer Standards and Training • Minimum Standards for Peace Officer
Candidates, Entry Level • Requirements upon Appointment • Notice of
Recruitment • Requirements for Lateral Entry or Intercampus, In-Class Transfer •
Reappointment of Former Sworn Personnel, Conditions
Universitywide Police Policies and Procedures
Effective Date: January 7, 2011Chapter Seven
Promotion of Sworn Personnel 7-1
Policy • Promotional Process • Minimum Standards for Police Sergeant •
Minimum Standards for Police Lieutenants and Police Captains/Assistant Chiefs
of Police • Notification of Promotions • Probationary Period • Temporary
Assignment to Higher Class, Compensation
Chapter Eight
Use of Force 8-1
• On Duty Firearms • On Duty Firearms--Plainclothes Officers • Weapons
Registration • Off Duty Firearms • Firearm Safety • Discharge of Firearms •
Warning Shots • Inappropriate Use of Firearms--Disciplinary Action • Firearms
Proficiency • Chemical Agents-Tear Gas and Oleoresin Capsicum • Police Baton
• Electronic Control Devices • Other Less Lethal Devices
Chapter Nine
Arrests 9-1
Rights of Individuals • Arrest Procedures • Transactions with Arrestees and
Suspects • Bail, Posting Prohibited • Recommending Attorneys Prohibited
Chapter Ten
Uniforms-General Requirements 10-1
Policy • Possession of Uniform • Wearing the Uniform--Use of Discretion •
Uniform Maintenance • Replacement and Repair of University Equipment •
Personal Grooming--Uniformed and Non-Uniformed Employees • Prohibited Use
of Uniform--Picketing
Chapter Eleven
Uniform Specifications-Sworn Personnel 11-1
Policy • Wearing the Uniform--Regulations • Basic Uniform Items--Plainclothes
Duty • Dress Uniform
Chapter Twelve
Awards and Commendations 12-1
Policy • Medals • Formal Award • Procedure • Certificates • Presentation of
Metals or Awards • Wearing of Medals • Posthumous Awards • Medals,
Certificates, Lapel Pins
Universitywide Police Policies and Procedures
Effective Date: January 7, 201