Systemwide Community Safety
Police Accountability Boards
Police Accountability Boards (PABs)
Each UC campus has a Police Accountability Board (PAB) made up of students, staff, and faculty. PABs are independent from the UC Police Department. They review investigation reports and make recommendations to the Chief of Police after community or public complaints are investigated.
Who can file a complaint?
Anyone directly affected by UC Police Department (UCPD) misconduct can file a complaint.
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You do not need to be a UC student, staff or faculty member, or a U.S. citizen.
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Anonymous complaints are accepted.
- Complaints can be filed at the local level with the PAB or systemwide through the whistleblower hotline.
Examples of complaints
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Improper arrest, search, seizure, or stop
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Improper or inadequate investigation
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Improper detention procedure
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Improper police procedures
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Excessive force
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Discrimination
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Harassment
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Discourtesy
Why should I file a complaint with the PAB?
The PAB is fully independent from UCPD. Community complaints help identify and address police misconduct, and every complaint is reviewed fairly and objectively.
| School | PAB Website | File a Complaint |
| UC Berkeley | Berkeley PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Davis | Davis PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Irvine | Irvine PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Los Angeles | UCLA CSOC | Complaint Form |
| UC Merced | Merced PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Riverside | Riverside PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC San Diego | San Diego PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC San Francisco | San Francisco PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara PAB | Complaint Form |
| UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz PAB | Complaint Form |