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44-463: Unlike other police departments in the state, there is no single chief of the CSUPD; however there is a central council of chiefs. The council is responsible for ensuring that the various departments are operating within the CSUPD mission. However, the council does not dictate the day-to-day operations of the department, and each department sets its own Standard Operating Policies. When situations arise on

88-424: A Community Service Officer (CSO) program, which employs non-sworn students to perform tasks such as building checks and night escorts. Most of the departments also conduct bicycle registrations, "Live Scan" fingerprinting, and lost and found. Additionally, it is possible to have non-moving vehicle citations ("fix-it tickets") signed off at these departments. In addition to CSO programs, CSUPD departments each have

132-495: A Gang Intelligence Unit to assist surrounding agencies, and several officers on the North Orange County Regional SWAT team. The communications division staffs 6 full-time, and 4 part-time police dispatchers. In November 2012, in response to an increasing number of traffic collisions and traffic injuries on and near the campus, the department created a Traffic Enforcement Unit with the purchase of

176-591: A Memorandum of Understanding with the San Jose Police Department that outlines geographical boundaries and jurisdictional duties, as well as policies on mutual aid. The SJSU Police Department is located at One Washington Square, San Jose, CA. This department protects the people and property of California Polytechnic State University, the largest land-holding universities in the California State University. Their motto

220-678: A multiple-alarm fire . Mutual aid may be ad hoc , requested only when such an emergency occurs. It may also be a formal standing agreement for cooperative emergency management on a continuing basis, such as ensuring that resources are dispatched from the nearest fire station , regardless of which side of the jurisdictional boundary the incident is on. Agreements that send closest resources are regularly referred to as "automatic aid agreements". Mutual aid may also extend beyond local response. Several states have statewide mutual aid systems. Examples include Washington and Oregon statewide mobilization programs. MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System)

264-521: A police motorcycle and currently staffs one full-time police officer in the position of motor officer. The CSU, Humboldt Police Department is located at #1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA. This is also known as the Student & Business Services Building, 1st floor, Room 101. The CSULB Police Department is located at 1250 Bellflower Blvd. in the City of Long Beach, California . The Police Department

308-616: A Communications Division, which is the police dispatch center and the 9-1-1 access point for each CSU campus. Each department also staffs a Detective Division to investigate crimes and other cases reported by citizens and the patrol officers. In addition to these standard police bureaus, several CSUPD departments also staff more specialized police and public safety units. These include: Critical Response Units (CRU), K9 Bomb Squad Units, Crime Prevention Units, Dignitary Protection Units, Mental Health Evaluation Teams (MET), Gang Intelligence Unit, Orange County Regional SWAT team and others. In 1990,

352-762: A campus that require more police than the individual department can handle, other CSU police departments can send mutual aid officers to help. The CSUPD is one of several police agencies in California having statewide jurisdiction and authority (other examples include the California Highway Patrol, the University of California Police Department, and the California Department of Fish and Game). CSUPD officers, like most California police officers, are empowered by section 830.2(c) of

396-594: A day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to emergencies and serve the campus community. The sworn officers patrol the campus on foot, bikes, and marked vehicles whilst performing general and specialized law enforcement duties, conducts investigations, enforces laws and traffic regulations and collisions, makes arrests, crowd control, safety hazards, administering medical aid to injured persons, fire emergencies in conjunction with other emergency service providers, conducts crime prevention and community policing program activities, and also provides information and assistance to

440-498: A flight following service and advise pilots if conditions or paths change. They usually work in the operations or control center of the airline. Dispatchers are responsible for monitoring all of the communications within a specific geographic area. Public safety dispatchers are responsible for all emergency communications that occur within the jurisdiction of their department. These workers receive and document incoming calls, transmit messages to appropriate personnel, and keep logs of

484-428: A result of sitting for long periods and using such equipment, dispatchers can develop eye strain and back problems. Many dispatchers must also work irregular hours to provide 24-hour service, which includes night, weekend, and holiday hours. Public safety dispatchers are usually the first point of contact between emergency services and the public. When receiving incoming calls for help, these dispatchers must ascertain

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528-547: A week to respond to emergencies and serve the campus community. The CSULA University Police department became a nationally accredited agency in November 2001. California State University, Monterey Bay is located in the City of Seaside, California . The California State University Monterey Bay Police Department conducts police services in and around the university campus. Police Administration personnel consist of non-sworn personnel in addition to sworn police officers such as

572-681: Is "Protecting Our Future". The mission of the University Police Department at Cal Poly is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by maintaining order, enforcing laws, and providing professional police, emergency, parking, and access services. The department is located in Building 36, at North Perimeter and Safety Way. Since the establishment of the California State University Police Department, 2 officers have died in

616-811: Is a communications worker who receives and transmits information to coordinate operations of other personnel and vehicles carrying out a service. Emergency organizations including police departments , fire departments , and emergency medical services departments as well as civilian organizations such as motorcycle couriers , taxicab providers, trucking companies , railroads , bus systems, and public utility companies, use dispatchers to relay information, direct personnel, and coordinate their operations. An emergency dispatcher, also known as public safety dispatcher, 9-1-1 dispatcher, or public safety telecommunicator receives calls from individuals who require emergency services , including police services , firefighting , and emergency medical services . Once information

660-633: Is a regional mutual aid system, headquartered in Illinois, with 1500 member fire departments in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Missouri. Utility companies usually also have mutual aid agreements. Large municipalities typically have enough fire and emergency medical services resources to handle large local incidents. However, in the case of multiple alarm fires , mass casualty incidents (MCIs) or large-scale hazardous material ( hazmat ) incidents, that municipality may call in resources from surrounding towns to either respond directly to

704-641: Is also required or appropriated to public safety dispatchers. As public safety dispatchers are the first contact made between the public and emergency services, public safety dispatchers need to be able to extract a vast array of information out of the caller. Such specialized training for 911 dispatchers can include: suicide intervention, hostage negotiation, bomb threats, tactical dispatching (for SWAT teams), domestic violence and domestic and foreign terrorism countermeasures. Many are also trained as emergency medical dispatchers , able to give first aid instructions to victims or families prior to EMS arrival. According to

748-469: Is employed by a railroad to direct and facilitate the movement of trains over an assigned territory, which is usually part, or all, of a railroad operating division. The dispatcher is also responsible for cost effective movement of trains and other on-track railroad equipment to optimize physical (trains) and human resource (crews) assets. A crew dispatcher is also employed by the railroad to keep track of train crews and their assignments. The crew dispatcher

792-526: Is located at 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, LI 1063, Hayward, CA. The CSU, Fresno Police Department was founded in 1962. In addition to law enforcement, the Fresno department administers Traffic Operations (parking enforcement & traffic control). CSUPD-Fresno is located at 2311 East Barstow Avenue, MS/PO14, Fresno, CA. Command structure consists of The Chief of Police, two Lieutenants, six Sergeants and 18 Police Officers. In addition to standard patrol operations,

836-471: Is located in the brick building south of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The California State University Los Angeles Police Department is located at 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA. The Police Department has 21 authorized police officer positions. Cops patrol the campus on foot, bikes, motorcycles, and marked vehicles. Officers are available 24-hours a day, seven days

880-502: Is obtained from the caller, the dispatcher activates the appropriate services necessary to respond to the nature of the call for help. The dispatcher also obtains and relays pertinent information to the field units to help ensure the adequacy and safety of the response. Emergency dispatchers may use preapproved protocols to talk a caller or bystander through lifesaving medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation , childbirth , and first aid . They may require certification. In

924-711: Is responsible for assigning train crew to trains based upon scheduled rosters, and also making real-time adjustments as necessary based on rail traffic conditions and delays. The crew dispatcher is normally assisted by a crew caller whose responsibility is to telephone the train and engine crews to advise them of time to report for duty. The crew dispatcher is also responsible for checking that each train and engine crew are properly qualified for their assignments and have had proper rest according to labour regulations. A flight dispatcher assists in planning flight paths , taking into account wind speed, storms, aircraft performance and loading, and other conditions. Some dispatchers provide

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968-731: Is typically the most extensive in comparison to other dispatch positions. A standard certification requirement for public safety dispatchers is Terminal Operator certification for access to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database system. Access to this database system often allows additional access to the state-level system comparable to NCIC which allows public safety dispatchers to access motor vehicle registration and drivers license information as well as wants or warrants by various law enforcement agencies both statewide and national. In addition to certifications, specialized training

1012-485: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act became federal law. This law requires all universities to compile and publish data describing the reported crimes that occurred on campus. The data for specific campuses can be found on the websites listed at the end of this article. The Cal State Bakersfield Police Department is located in building #60, north of

1056-536: The United States , about 10% of all dispatchers employed in 2004 were public safety dispatchers. A number of other organizations use dispatchers to respond to service calls, coordinate transportation schedules, and to organize the delivery of materials: In the United States, about 26% of all dispatchers employed in 2004 worked for transportation and warehousing industries. A train dispatcher

1100-508: The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics , 266,000 people were employed as dispatchers in 2004. In addition, it is expected that a number of current dispatchers will either transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force, which will result in an increase of openings. The primary tool of the dispatcher is the dispatch console. A dispatch console is a system that interfaces to a private or public radio system, allowing

1144-662: The chief of police , police captains , police lieutenants , police sergeants , police corporals , and police officers . Pursuant to Section 89560 of the California Education Code, and because of the various campus-owned facilities throughout the County of Ventura , the primary jurisdiction of the CSUCI Police Department extends well into the city of Camarillo and Thousand Oaks . CSU Channel Islands Police staffs patrol officers 24 hours

1188-481: The California Penal Code, giving them authority as duly sworn peace officers throughout the state of California. As specified by Section 89560 of the California Education Code, their primary jurisdiction extends to the campuses and properties owned by the trustees of the California State University, as well as lands within a one-mile (1.6 km) radius of those campuses. Almost all of the campuses operate

1232-506: The Chief, Commander, and Patrol Sergeant or Watch Commander. Non-sworn personnel provide for administrative support, records-keeping, and property/evidence management. CSUMB police officers are on-duty 24 hours, available at any time to respond to reports of criminal activity, suspicious circumstances, traffic collisions, safety hazards, and medical and fire emergencies in conjunction with other emergency service providers. Police officers possess

1276-455: The agency staffs two full-time Police Detectives. The CSU, Fullerton Police Department is located in building UPD on the corner of State College Blvd. and Gymnasium Drive, at 800 N. State College Blvd. in Fullerton, CA . Its command structure consists of The Chief of Police, two Police Captains, and five sergeants. Pursuant to section 89560 of the California Education Code, and because of

1320-489: The campus and surrounding areas as a go-to for any emergencies in the nearby vicinity. The CSU Chico Police Department is located adjacent to Parking Structure 2. The street address is 218 Normal Ave, Chico, CA. The CSU, Dominguez Hills Police Department is located in Welch Hall, room B100. The mailing address for the department is 1000 E Victoria St, WH B100, Carson, CA. The CSU, East Bay Police Department

1364-540: The campus during this time. Beginning in the 1970s, the university began to hire sworn police officers. On October 1, 1975, the university established the police department, providing 24-hour law enforcement. In 1975, SJSU-PD was recognized by the California Commission on Police Officers Standards and Training. SJSU-PD currently has 32 sworn members, including the chief of police, 2 captains, 2 lieutenants, 8 sergeants, 6 corporals and 13 officers. SJSU-PD has

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1408-500: The case of larger incidents, surrounding municipalities will be called in along with the local resources upon initial dispatch. For instance, local fire and EMS departments will typically handle fire alarm activations and automobile crashes while reports of structure fires will cause the automatic dispatch (automatic aid) of surrounding towns. Where a town has no resources of its own, it may contract with one or more surrounding towns to provide all coverage. Such calls for mutual aid are

1452-554: The daily activities of their personnel. Public safety dispatchers usually work in a police station, a fire station, or a hospital. Other dispatchers work in centralized communication centers associated with their specific company or service. Dispatchers of all kinds work with multiple communications systems depending on their function. These systems can include but not limited to telephones , radios , computers and computer-aided dispatch programs, video surveillance cameras, and ground-to-aircraft messaging systems such as ACARS . As

1496-613: The field hold liberal arts degrees. Employers prefer candidates with computer and clerical skills, communication skills, and the ability to work fast under pressure. Candidates for employment as public safety dispatchers may be required to pass written, oral, or performance tests and are governed by state or local regulations. Public safety dispatchers may also have to obtain certifications and attend additional training before or after they are employed by state or local governments to dispatch for police, fire, or emergency medical services. The level of training required for these dispatchers

1540-616: The general public. The communications division staffs 6 9-1-1 police dispatchers that handles 9-1-1 calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year from within the County of Ventura as well as calls from the Ventura County Community College District 's campuses of Oxnard College , Ventura College , and Moorpark College . In addition to standard patrol operations, the agency employs unsworn student community service officers . The agency also maintains various Blue Emergency Phones throughout

1584-527: The incident scene or take up quarters in their fire and EMS stations and respond to other incidents in that city or town when local crews are handling a protracted incident. Additionally, if one municipality's resources are on active calls and unable to respond to a concurrent call for service, a neighboring municipality may be dispatched. Other agreements are common in small towns that have either no resources or limited resources. In these cases, local crews are capable of handling small incidents themselves, but in

1628-471: The line of duty. The following officers were from the Hayward Campus. Police Department Websites Security Website Mutual aid (emergency services) In emergency services , mutual aid is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries . This may occur due to an emergency response that exceeds local resources, such as a disaster or

1672-639: The nature, location, and extent of the emergency. Callers requesting emergency assistance are often in a state of heightened emotional distress, which can make it difficult to obtain the information needed to handle the call appropriately. The working conditions of a public safety dispatcher may be particularly stressful compared to others because handling a call incorrectly may delay or misdirect emergency personnel, which could result in serious injury or even death . Human error can also produce deadly results for other types of dispatchers. A train dispatcher in Spain

1716-558: The old gym. The address is 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA. The Cal Maritime Academy Police Department is located at 200 Maritime Academy Drive Vallejo, CA 94590 The Cal State Channel Islands Police Department is located in Placer Hall, adjacent to the John Spoor Broome Library . The address of the station is 33 Camarillo Street, Camarillo, California 93012. The command structure consists of

1760-579: The people and property of Cal Poly Pomona , the second largest land-holding university in the California State University. 6000 J Street Sacramento CA The SDSU Police Department is located on campus in the Public Safety Building, 55th Street and Remington Road, San Diego, CA 92182-4390. Prior to the establishment of a police department at San José State University , the university employed night watchmen and security guards. The San José Police Department provided law enforcement for

1804-429: The results of incident escalations as determined by the incident commander. The responses required from other towns are predefined, so all a dispatcher has to do is call the appropriate resources as determined by the "run card" for such an incident. International mutual aid is also common on border communities in places such as Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and others. Police dispatcher A dispatcher

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1848-503: The same power, authority, and training as municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers. California State University Monterey Bay Police Department is bordered by jurisdictions from the Seaside Police Department, Marina Police Department, Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol , Presidio of Monterey Police Department and United States Army Military Police . This department protects

1892-606: The various campus owned facilities throughout the County of Orange , the primary jurisdiction of the CSUF Police Department extends well into the cities of Fullerton , Placentia , and Irvine . CSU Fullerton Police staffs patrol officers and 9-1-1 police dispatchers 24/7, 365 days a year. In addition to standard patrol operations, the agency maintains three full-time Police Detectives in the Investigations Bureau, three officers that collaborate as

1936-477: Was found guilty of negligent homicide for a head-on train collision that occurred in June 2003. Nineteen people died and forty-eight were injured in a crash where the dispatcher allowed a passenger train to leave a station when a freight train was approaching the station on the same line. Employment as a dispatcher does not usually require a level of education higher than a high school diploma , but many that work in

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