The Negotiation and Entry Team (NET) combines two specialized units to form one uniform team. Trained negotiators are capable to handle various scenarios with their goal of defusing potentially dangerous situations. Their main function is to bring about non-violent endings to critical incidents through effective communication. The Entry Team component is staffed with officers who are trained in special weapons and tactics. The Entry Team is deployed in situations which are either beyond the capabili
The Facility/Property Management Unit maintains the physical status of the department and handles all property/evidence.
Homeland Security information and Emergency Preparedness readiness of our police department’s ability to sustain itself through a major crisis, and to ensure the Emergency Support Function plans are maintained and tested to ensure competency and readiness should the campus Emergency Operations Center be activated.
Thank you for taking the time to review the information on this website for the University of California Police Department, Berkeley. The pages on this site are part of our ongoing effort to inform you of the many safety programs and services we have developed to support our community. You can also find guidelines about the proactive steps anyone can take to help us maintain a safe and secure campus.
Is your office or University location relatively safe from burglary or threat? Have an officer from Crime Prevention identify areas in your work environment that may need security improvement. They can show you how to safeguard your work location from unlawful entry and theft.
The Patrol Bureau provides primary and traditional law enforcement services to the Berkeley campus and nearby communities. Using a combination of mobile (car, motorcycle, bicycles, and specialized vehicles) and foot patrol, the Bureau serves an estimated population of 54,000 people, including over 9,000 residents in the campus residential facilities.
The Special Duties Unit (SDU) conducts targeted enforcement activities on and around the campus based on analyzed crime trends. SDU officers often patrol on bicycles, but also deploy on foot or in vehicles based on operational needs.