Laws and Policies

State Laws Affecting the University

Though all state and federal laws apply on the campuses and facilities of the California State University, the following state laws are specific to the university:

Disturbance of Peace, State University—Penal Code 415.5
Driving or Parking on Public Grounds—Vehicle Code 21113
Gun-Free School Zone Act—Penal Code 626.9
Hazing—Penal Code 245.6
Obstruction of University Teachers or Students—Penal Code 602.10.
Possessing Weapons on Campus—Penal Code 626.10
Registration of Sex Offenders—Penal Code 290
Second hand book dealers; purchase of items with mark of library - University—Penal Code 496b
Withdrawal of consent - University—Penal Codes 626.2, 626.4, & 626.6
Senate Bill No. 967 CHAPTER 748
Assembly Bill No. 1433 CHAPTER 798
Proposition 64 - Legalization of Marijuana

Policies

Guidelines that govern police response and procedures to ensure law enforcement is adhering to best practices according to the law and POST mandates.

CSU Police Department Policies

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.

To view the latest policies, please visit the CSU Law Enforcement Policy page.

CSU Police Department Policy on Immigration and Federal Enforcement

University Police