Harm and misconduct

Hazing (students)

Hazing is not permitted at UC Berkeley. Hazing is defined as "participating in hazing or any method of initiation or pre-initiation into a campus organization or other activity engaged in by the organization or members of the organization at any time that causes, or is likely to cause, physical injury or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in psychological harm to any student or other person." Related terms: Hazing, initiation, pre-initiation, organization, club, fraternity, sorority, prevention, law enforcement, Clery Act, Campus Security Authority

Disruptive behavior on campus

If there is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency situations in which a person behaving in a way that is disruptive on campus, please contact UCPD at their non-emergency number: (510) 642-6760. Related terms: Noise, disruption, intimidation, inappropriate behavior, interference, disruptions

Violence or threat of violence

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. If you see a person with a weapon on campus, immediately call 911 or 510-642-3333 via a cell phone. Related terms: emergency, violence, active shooter, threat, prevention, targeted violence, police, law enforcement, safety, prepare, safety

Concern about self-harm

If you need emergency support related to a threat of harm from someone else (including imminent risk of harm to self or others), please call 911 or call the UCPD emergency number (510) 642-3333 anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help is available to staff, faculty and academic appointees, postdocs, students, and third parties (non-affiliates).

Misconduct by a police officer

Related terms: police, police officer, sworn, law enforcement, misconduct, reporting, UCPD

Conflict resolution

Related terms: Conflict resolution, restorative justice, meditation, harm, accountability, repair

Abusive conduct (bullying)

Related terms: abusive conduct, workplace, bullying, disruptive behaviors, reporting, support, harassment

Improper Governmental Activity

Related terms: Unethical conduct, ethics, improper conduct, conflict of interest, misuse of University resources, Whistleblower, blow the whistle, corruption, malfeasance, bribery, theft of government property, fraudulent claims, fraud, coercion, conversion, malicious prosecution, misuse of government property, or willful omission to perform duty, economically wasteful, waste, involves gross misconduct, gross incompetence, or gross inefficiency

Doxxing and other online harassment

Resources to protect yourself from doxxing, reporting online harassment, and more. Related terms: doxxed, privacy, online, internet, harassment, data, personal information, cybersecurity, cyberstalking, stalking, social media, identity, phone, laptop, computer, IT, safety

Criminal activity & fraud

In an emergency, call 911. To report a crime no longer in progress to UCPD, please call the non-emergency line (510) 642-6760. Related terms: crime, criminal, law enforcement, police, safety, Clery, Campus Security Authority (CSA), Mandated Reporter