CSU POLICING: REIMAGING OUR ROLE
California State University campus police are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the Cal State community. With an overarching objective of building community trust and establishing a guardian mentality, every officer is committed to creating a campus culture that contributes to the intellectual, social and personal development of CSU students. To that end, campus police are reimagining our responsibilities and roles, using the 21st Century Policing Report as a guiding document.
CSU Police Department Policies
The California State University (CSU) police department policies are developed using Lexipol, a comprehensive policy management system based on constitutional law and nationally recognized best practices. As the industry standard used by most law enforcement agencies in California, Lexipol ensures our policies remain current, legally sound, and operationally effective.
All publicly accessible law enforcement policies are posted here to promote transparency and accountability. These policies are routinely reviewed and updated to reflect changes in state and federal law, as well as emerging standards in professional policing.
To view the latest policies, please visit the CSU Law Enforcement Policy page.
Body Worn Camera FAQ
San Francisco State University Police Department (UPD) has equipped its uniformed patrol officers with body-worn cameras (BWC). The use of BWCs benefits members of the SF State community and UPD by increasing accountability and transparency while strengthening the trust with the community that UPD has the pleasure of serving.
Regulated Tools and Equipment
In July 2022, the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees approved the system-wide Regulated Tools and Equipment policy, as recommended by the chiefs of police representing all 23 CSU Police Departments. The policy was adopted and published as outlined by Assembly Bill 481 and requires every law enforcement agency in California to publish certain information annually regarding specified equipment.
Public Safety Advisory Committee
The purpose of the University Public Safety Advisory Committee is to promote safety throughout the University campus and increase awareness of safety conditions and programs among all members of the University community.
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