Public Education and Training

Emergency Preparedness Training

The monthly virtual Emergency Preparedness Training at UC Santa Cruz will cover an overview of campus emergencies, roles and responsibilities, types of disasters, and emergency procedures. Participants will also learn about the university’s mass notification systems and available campus resources, all of which aim to improve response coordination and preparedness across the UCSC community.

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800MHz Radio User Resources

The Campus 800 MHz two-way radio system is operated and maintained by Information Technology Services. The system supports both daily campus operations and communication redundancy during emergency or disaster events. 

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: Fire safety, Light search and rescue, Team organization, and Disaster medical operations

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Environmental Health and Safety

EH&S provides training to UC Santa Cruz staff, faculty, and students in a variety of environmental, health, and safety topic areas.

Incident Command System (ICS) Training

Incident Command System training is required for University personnel with emergency response duties per the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) provides a workplace violence prevention plan.

Community Police Academy

The UC Santa Cruz Police Department’s Community Police Academy is a course that provides community members with an inside view of law enforcement practices, and specifically the operations of the UC Santa Cruz Police Department. 

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Community Training Opportunities

Periodically, the UC Santa Cruz Police Department offers a variety of community training opportunities.

Last modified: Oct 14, 2024