Keeping Our Campus Safe 24/7
About UC San Diego Police
Stay Safe Wherever You Are
See Safety TipsUC San Diego Celebrates Fast-Acting Heroes
Actions of UC San Diego Police have saved lives. Officer Roy Vicente was recognized with the Lifesaving Award from the University of California system at a ceremony on campus in January.
Take 10 With a Triton: Scott Gustafson is a Triton All the Way
Lieutenant Scott Gustafson of the UC San Diego Police Department started as a student at UC San Diego 27 years ago and has been with the university ever since. He talks about his role at UC San Diego, the university’s participation in a restorative justice program and what he loves most about the campus community.
Crime Reporting
Emergency or Crime in Progress
Dial 9-1-1 from your mobile phone, a campus phone or call box to reach a campus police dispatcher immediately.
Crime Alerts, Logs and Reports
Find out more about campus crime by reading police alerts, logs and reports.
Safety Escorts
UC San Diego student Community Service Officers provide many safety-related services, including year-round campus safety escorts. UC San Diego students, staff and faculty can request an escort from sunset to sunrise.
UC San Diego Workgroup on Police Accountability
UC San Diego is engaging in an ongoing endeavor to reimagine community safety, ensuring that every person feels welcomed, respected and protected from harm. As part of this effort, the campus is in the process of forming a Police Accountability Board Workgroup to assist in the formation of an independent, community-engaged, civilian Police Accountability Board. The workgroup will be comprised of a diverse and inclusive membership representing faculty, staff and students including representatives from the Faculty Senate, Staff Association, Alumni Association, Graduate and Professional Student Association, Associated Students and the Community Resource Centers.
Once established, the workgroup will conduct community outreach to advise the Chancellor through the Vice Chancellor – Resource Management & Planning on the development of a full Police Accountability Board in 2023 that reflects the needs, perspectives and interests of the campus community. The Police Accountability Board will review investigation reports regarding complaints filed against the police department and provide recommendations to the Chancellor and Chief of Police to ensure they are resolved in a fair, thorough, reasonable and expeditious manner.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions or you think that our staff have performed their duties in an exemplary way, please let us know.
Have you recently interacted with our staff? Please take a moment to tell us about your experience or how we can best serve you.
If you believe the conduct of a police department employee is inappropriate, report it immediately so that we can investigate it.
Annual Clery Report
The annual campus security and fire safety report, also known as the Clery Report, includes certain crime and fire statistics, which were reported to campus security authorities in the past three years. The report also outlines statements of policy and procedure related to crime reporting; alcohol and drug use; programming related to the prevention of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking; crime prevention; access to campus facilities/properties; personal safety tips; and fire safety information, among other things. The report also gives instructions on how to report crimes. To obtain copies of this report, call UC San Diego Police, (858) 534-4361.
Hi-Lo Warning Siren
Lost and Found
If you lost an item on or near campus, check to see if someone found it. If you found something, you can turn it in at Campus Curbside.
Active Shooter Preparedness
The UC San Diego Police Department’s Active Shooter Survival Education and Response Training prepares and empowers you to react to a critical incident, like an active shooter on campus.
Bicycle, Skateboard and Scooter Guidelines
UC San Diego Police enforces bicycle, skateboard and scooter regulations, which apply to the use of bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, roller blades and similar wheeled devices on campus.
Police Ride Along Program
UC San Diego students, faculty and staff can ride along with a police officer who is performing campus patrol duties. To participate, you must sign a waiver and pass an online law enforcement records check.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
“We believe that true excellence is achieved through productive relationships among people of diverse perspectives, as defined by UC San Diego’s Principles of Community.“ Learn more about UC San Diego Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The UC San Diego Police Department is committed to providing accessibility for all in accordance with UC San Diego’s Commitment to a Workplace Free of Discrimination and Harassment. If you have trouble accessing website content, complete the Vice Chancellor – Resource Management & Planning contact form for assistance.
Land Acknowledgement
The UC San Diego community holds great respect for the land and the original people of the area where our campus is located. The university is built on the un-ceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. We acknowledge their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their stewardship.