Safety & Security

The UCSF Police Department collaborates with UC Hastings to provide law enforcement and support services to your campus.

UC Hastings is committed to enhancing and preserving the quality of the learning opportunities and life experiences of each member of our community by actively working in collaboration with the UCSF Police Department to make our campus a safe place for you to live, work, study and visit. We also recognize that all members of the campus community share in the responsibility of maintaining our safe environment. To that end, our website provides relevant and practical information to help you prevent and better respond in the event of a crime or public safety emergency.

Security Services

Safety Escorts

UC Hastings provides daily van escorts and the UCSF Police Department provides “walking” escorts to the UC Hastings community. To add to the safety of our community, the UCSF Police Department also patrols the streets around the College buildings in the evenings.

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Campus Identification Cards

All members of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law community must carry with them at all times their UC Hastings-issued photo ID card. Your ID card must be displayed at all times while on campus, and shown upon entry to any of UC Hastings campus buildings.

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Lost and Found

Should any of your possessions become missing while either on campus, at the parking garage or at the residential Tower, please stop by the Front Desk in the lobby of 198 McAllister Street to check the Lost and Found Recovered Property Log. If you find any unattended personal property please turn it in to Lost and Found as soon as possible.

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Need to File a Police Report?

Non-emergency crime victims should call the non-emergency line, 415-476-1414, to report the crime. A police officer will take a written report and conduct a thorough preliminary investigation. A follow-up contact by the UCSF Police will be made within three business days.

If you wish to report an incident of receiving annoying phone calls, petty theft, vandalism or lost property, this can be done at the UCSF Police department or contact 415-476-1414.

You may also call 415-565-4611 (or 4611 from a campus phone) to speak with an onsite Officer.

Emergency Procedures

What is an Emergency? A 911-emergency is any situation in which immediate police, fire, or medical response is required to preserve life or property, such as:

a fire
a fight
a chemical spill
someone choking
a crime in progress
a serious injury or illness
a situation involving weapons
sounding of an emergency whistle
an assault or immediate danger of assault

In every emergency, seconds count. Use 911 only for emergencies. Misuse of 911 may delay response to a legitimate emergency—and it’s against the law. Do not call 911 to report a loud party, missing property, power outages, or a crime no longer in progress and not requiring an immediate response to preserve life or property.

If the fire alarm sounds, please exit the building, and assume there is a fire. Do not wait to see whether it was a false alarm. Walk to the fire exit nearest to where you are and exit the building. Persons with disabilities should wait near a fire exit for assistance. Once you are outside, head to the designated assembly area and await further instructions. Do not use an elevator during a fire emergency.

As with a fire, in the event of evacuation due to a bomb threat, walk to the fire exit nearest to where you are and exit the building. Students with disabilities should wait near a fire exit for assistance. Once you are outside, head to the designated assembly area and await further instructions. Do not use an elevator during a bomb threat. Do not use a cellular telephone or wireless laptop until you are either clear of the building or are informed that doing so is safe.

WarnMe, UCSF’s Mass Notification System will be activated with instructions to shelter-in-place to all UC Hastings email accounts, and registered mobile devices, if deemed appropriate by UCSFPD or authorized UC Hastings representatives. Outdoor warning sirens or horns maintained by the City and County of San Francisco may be activated (San Francisco tests the system and can be heard every Tuesday at noon).

In coordination with UCSF PD, UC Hastings conducts emergency response exercises each year, including evacuation drills. Regular testing of the Mass Notification System, WarnMe is also conducted. These tests are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency response plans and capabilities of the College. These tests may be announced or unannounced. At least annually, emergency response and evacuation procedures are publicized in conjunction with a test.

In the event of an earthquake, do not run outside, no matter how strong the impulse to do so. Exiting the building during an earthquake can subject you to injury from shattering glass and falling debris.

Preparing for earthquakes:

Be prepared to act. Know how to act so your response is automatic. Identify safe places in your work area to ?Drop, Cover and Hold On.? Know at least two ways to exit the building safely after an earthquake.
Stock up on emergency supplies. Keep the basics: flashlight, first-aid kit, whistle, gloves, goggles, blankets and sturdy shoes. Coordinate supplies with your work group or department. Stock 24-hours-worth of food and water and 3- days-worth of other supplies.
Arrange your work area for safety. Make sure that bookcases, large file cabinets and artwork are anchored. Store heavy objects on low shelves. Store breakable objects in cabinets with latches. Use normal work order processes to get furniture anchored.

During an earthquake:

If indoors, stay there. Get under, and hold onto, a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay clear of exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, fireplaces and appliances. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot. If in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls, and do not use the elevator.
If you’re outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you.
If you’re driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses. Try to get clear of trees, light posts, signs and power lines. When you resume driving, watch out for road hazards.
Beware of the potential for landslides. Likewise, if you’re near the ocean, be aware that tsunamis are associated with large earthquakes. Get to high ground.
If you’re in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do not rush for the exit. Stay low and cover your head and neck with your arms.

After an earthquake:

Remain calm and reassuring. Check yourself and other for injuries. Do not move injured people unless they are in danger. Use your training to provide first aid, use fire extinguishers, and clean up spills. Safely shut down processes when possible.
Expect aftershocks. After large earthquakes, tremors and aftershocks can continue for days.
Be ready to act without electricity or lights. Know how to move around your work area and how to exit in the dark. Know how to access and use your emergency supplies. Be aware of objects that have shifted during the quake.
If you must leave a building, use extreme caution. Continually assess your surroundings and be on the lookout for falling debris and other hazards. Take your keys, personal items and emergency supplies with you if safe to do so. Do not re-enter damaged buildings until an all-clear is given.
Use telephones only to report a life-threatening emergency. Cell and hard-line phone systems will be jammed. Text messages take less bandwidth and may go through when voice calls can?t be made.

In the event of a shooting on campus, if an active shooter is in your vicinity, you must quickly determine the most reasonable means of protecting your life. Remember that others are likely to follow your lead. Following are safety recommendations, published by the Department of Homeland Security, in their order of priority.

RUN:

If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises.
Have an escape route and plan in mind
Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.
Leave your belongings behind.
Help others escape, if possible.
Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.
Keep your hands visible. – Follow the instructions of Public Safety Officers or police officers.
Do not attempt to move wounded people.
Call 911 when you are safe.

HIDE:

If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you.

Your hiding place should:

Be out of the active shooter’s view
Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e., an office with a closed and locked door)
Not trap you or restrict your options for movement.

To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:

Lock the door.
Blockade the door with heavy furniture.

If the active shooter is nearby:

Lock the door.
Silence your cell phone
Turn off any source of noise (e.g., radios, televisions).
Hide behind large items (i.e., cabinets, desks).
Remain quiet.

If neither evacuation nor hiding out is possible:

Remain calm.
Dial 911, if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location.
If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen.

FIGHT:

As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter by:

Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her.
Throwing items and improvising weapons.
Yelling.
Committing to your actions.

When Law Enforcement Arrives:

Law enforcement’s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard.

Officers usually arrive in teams of four.
Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or external bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, and other tactical equipment.
Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, handguns. – Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation.
Officers may shout commands, and may push individuals to the ground for their safety

Important Links

Hastings Annual Security and Fire Safety Report This report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, timely warning of crimes, sexual violence and policies relating to personal safety at UC Hastings.
Crime Alerts at Hastings The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is the landmark federal law, originally known as the Campus Security Act, that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. The UCSF Crime Prevention Unit maintains crime statistics for UC Hastings. The links below will direct you to relevant information mandated under the Act:
WarnMe Campus Alerts WarnMe is a multi-modal emergency notification system used to inform the community about incidents and emergencies affecting the College. Registration for WarnMe alerts and emergency contact information is provided through the UC Hastings intranet. To verify that you are registered and/or to sign up for WarnMe alerts, please visit the intranet (uchastings.edu/intranet) and select the link in the Launchpad for "Update Emergency Contact Info." If you have questions, please write to helpdesk@uchastings.edu or call 415-565-4625.
Hastings Safe App Hastings Safe is UC Hastings’ health and safety app for the campus community. The app includes notifications and alerts, tools for staying safe on campus, emergency response guides, maps features and a variety of health, safety and wellness resources. It is available to download free from the iOS or Android app stores

Contact Us

UCSF Police Department
Non-Emergency Dispatch Line: 415-476-1414

Emergencies
From your cell phone: 415-476-6911
From a campus phone: 9+911

UC Hastings Non-Emergency Contact Information
Security Desk at 200 McAllister: 415-565-4611

Security Supervisor, UCSF PD
Herman Hom
415-581-8873
ucsfpd@uchastings.edu

Other Contact Information
For administrative matters and requests for additional non-emergency security services please contact 415-581-8873.
UCSF Police Department Security Supervisor (24 hours): 415-760-5873.