University Police Department

The University Police Department is a professionally trained police department established pursuant to Section 89560 of the Education Code to fulfill the Public Safety needs of the campus Community. The department has primary responsibility for public safety on the Hayward and Contra Costa Campuses and one mile beyond its borders.

University Police Officers are sworn Peace Officers as established by Section 830.2 (c) of the California Penal Code and therefore may also enforce Federal, State and local laws throughout the state.

The Department practices community-oriented policing to best serve the community.