Department Policies - SB 978

The California State University (CSU) police department policies are developed using Lexipol, a comprehensive policy management system based on constitutional law and nationally recognized best practices. As the industry standard used by most law enforcement agencies in California, Lexipol ensures our policies remain current, legally sound, and operationally effective.

In compliance with Senate Bill 978, which took effect on January 1, 2020, all publicly accessible law enforcement policies are posted here to promote transparency and accountability. These policies are routinely reviewed and updated to reflect changes in state and federal law, as well as emerging standards in professional policing.

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CSU-Wide Training Manual   CSU-Wide Policy Manual 

Training Materials

Sworn Personnel Training Matrix

Sworn Personnel

  1. Agency Orientation / Department Policies
  2. Officer Safety Procedures
  3. Ethics 
  4. Use of Force 
  5. Patrol Vehicle Operations 
  6. Community Relations 
  7. Radio Communications
  8. Leadership 
  9. California Codes and Laws 
  10. Search & Seizure 
  11. Report Writing 
  12. Officer Safety Tactics 
  13. Patrol Procedures 
  14. Investigation
  15. Tactical Communication 
  16. Traffic 
  17. Self-Initiated Activity 
  18. Agency-Specific Activities