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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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Areas of service

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The Administrative Services Division is commanded by the Administrative Lieutenant.

Administration Services Division:

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

 

The Field Operations Division is commanded by the Operations Lieutenant.

Field Operations Division:

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

 

The Auxiliary Services Division is commanded by a Civilian Manager.

Auxiliary Services Division:

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

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

 

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Contact us

Mailing address:
Public Safety / Police Department
Division of Business and Financial Affairs
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4390

Emergency Telephone: 911
Telephone: 619-594-1991      FAX: 619-594-6653
Mail Code: 4390
Office location: DPS Bldg.
Lobby hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m-4:30 p.m.
E-Mail

Records FAX: 619-594-8208

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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This page last updated  January 20, 2012
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