SDSU Police Department
Critical Response Unit
Background
The Critical Response Unit (CRU) reflects and supports the California State University’s policy of Critical response. CRU personnel are trained to:
- Mitigate the effects of natural disasters
- Prevent and mitigate the effects of civil disorder
- Protect life and property when local campus officials deem a necessity exists to insure and protect public welfare
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Executive Order 797
In 1993, the CSU formed the CRU to assist fellow campuses with additional personnel who are specifically trained to respond as a unit to the above situations. The CRU is composed of selected university police officers who are sensitive to and understand the problems and dynamics of an academic institution. The CRU lessens the need to use municipal law enforcement who may not have a vested interest in the university community. CRU status is a highly sought position by university police officers; CRU members are highly trained, specialized officers. Form more information see the CSU document, Executive Order 797 Chancellor’s Office CRU Policy. 
The CRU consists of geographical subunits available upon request to assist any of the CSU campuses with critical incidents, emergencies and disasters. CRU officers are trained in crowd control, dignitary protection, and disaster relief. They assisted CSU Northridge in the aftermath of a major earthquake, provided special security for President Bill Clinton and other visiting dignitaries, and has responded to numerous requests for help within the CSU system.
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This page last updated July 3, 2007
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