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San Diego State University Police Department supports the university by maintaining law and order on campus. The University Police Department is under the division of Business and Financial Affairs. Thank you for visiting.

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The Administrative Services Division is commanded by the Administrative Lieutenant.

Administration Services Division:

Investigations/Detective
Crime Prevention
Records Unit
Property and Evidence
Communications Division
Emergency Preparedness

 

The Field Operations Division is commanded by the Operations Lieutenant.

Field Operations Division:

Patrol
Bike Team
Critical Response Unit (CRU)
Field Training Unit
Special Operations Unit
K-9 Unit
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
Law Enforcement CSO Training Program
Traffic Enforcement

 

The Auxiliary Services Division is commanded by a Civilian Manager.

Auxiliary Services Division:

Parking Services
Access Control
Automatic External Defibrillator System (AED)
Bike Licensing
Carpool Program
Community Service Officers
Defensive Driving
Emergency Duress Phones
Key Issue
Live Scan Fingerprinting
Security Escorts
Special Events

The San Diego State University Police Department has a force of 29 sworn police officers and 50 civillian support staff. Our police officers are graduates of the California Peace Officers Standards Training Academy and have peace officer powers throughout the State of California. Whether on foot, behind the wheel of a patrol car, or patrolling on bicycle, they are here to protect and serve the campus community and adjacent neighborhood 24 hours a day. The officers work in a diverse environment and take pride in delivering superior law enforcement services to the College Area Community. Our department offers a wide variety of opportunities from basic patrol functions to specialty positions. Some of those positions include:

• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• K9 Officer
• Bike Team
• Detectives/Investigations Unit
• Motorcycle/Traffic Unit
• Critical Response Unit (CRU)
• Law Enforcement Explorer Coordinator
• Rangemaster
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Instructor
• Housing/Residential Officer
• Alcohol Prevention Officer
• And other various community outreach positions

• Commuter Information
• Crime Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness
• Job Announcements 
• Report a Crime, Incident, or Suspicious Activity
• Safety and Security Report
• SDSU Emergency Plan

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Disclaimer: “The statements found on this web site are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up-to-date and accurate, official information can be found in the university publications.”

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