UCLA Community Service Officer (CSO)/Evening Van Service

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Today, August 20, we'd like to congratulate former CSOs Brandon Young and Fabiola Leon on their graduation from the Police Academy. Tomorrow, they will be sworn into service as Police Officers at the UCLA Police Department. We couldn't be prouder. Good job!

We'd like to remind everyone during Finals Week to be careful walking late at night. Remember to walk with a friend or use the Escort Service at night. (310) 794-9255 (WALK)

Occasionally, we get asked what CSOs do in emergencies. For most campus emergencies, CSOs will be asked to set up a perimeter around the affected area, allowing only qualified personnel into a dangerous scene. However, when CSOs are the first responders, in response to someone else's call, they will typically assess the situation, update dispatch on conditions as they find them, and usually clarify the exact location. Then, some of the responding CSOs will help guide other responding units to the exact location of the event. And, then they will help set up a perimeter.