“Security & Loss Prevention”
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#201 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 8/1/2003 8/1/2005 |
8/1/2006 |
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#201 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 8/1/2003 8/1/2005 |
8/1/2006 |
It is the responsibility of all ASUCLA employees to protect Association assets, and to prevent losses due to customer and/or internal theft. This is accomplished in the following ways:
Awareness is our first line of defense against loss …. following and enforcing policies/procedures eliminates opportunities for dishonesty.
As in most large organizations, ASUCLA has a Security and Loss Prevention Department. This department is staffed by both professional and student employees. It is their responsibility to guide and assist ASUCLA employees and departments in the above activities.
Shrinkage is a word that is familiar to most retail and food service settings. It simply means “loss”. In an atmosphere such as ours, it is often divided into 2 categories: “internal” and “external”.
Facts About Shrinkage
Internal shrinkage results from such things as pricing errors, inventory/receiving errors, and employee theft.
Employee theft includes:
External shrinkage is responsible for the remaining 30% – 40% of losses and results from such things as credit card fraud, check fraud, and shoplifting.
The following information points out the dollar value amount of loss ASUCLA experiences when merchandise and resources are stolen or misappropriated:
Shrinkage at ASUCLA:
ASUCLA loses $1,528 every day we are open, or $127 each hour we are open! |
The true cost of theft includes also the amount of additional sales needed to offset these losses.
Most of us don’t stop to consider the full effect that losses have on our ability to provide goods and services to UCLA students and our other customers on a competitive basis.
The most effective way of discouraging theft is by providing good customer service.
Most people who intend to commit theft are unwilling to do so if they know they have been noticed. Therefore, it is important to greet customers with:
Good customer service eliminates the opportunity for theft, because we are establishing our presence.
As our last line of defense against theft – particularly shoplifters — most organizations (including ASUCLA) employ the use of plainclothes agents.
Our plainclothes agents observe and apprehend persons for taking merchandise from our premises without making payment, and they report other observed loss/theft to management.
But Security and Loss Prevention can’t be everywhere! They need your help in alerting them to persons who are acting suspiciously in our stores, restaurants and departments.
Shoplifting is a common form of theft in most retail and food settings, including at ASUCLA.
Look for these signs:
For your safety, and the safety of others, do not attempt to stop or question a potential shoplifter.
Instead, follow these steps:
1. Call the Loss Prevention Office.
(The telephone number is posted at each register.) |
2. When the Loss Prevention agents arrive, do not call out / gesture to / approach them. Avoid obvious contact with them.
(So as not to expose the agents to the potential shoplifter.) |
If you cannot reach a Loss Prevention Agent:
Internal and external theft are not confined to our UCLA Stores.
The loss of prepared foods as well as food supplies adds significantly to ASUCLA’s total losses.
Many of the guidelines above apply to situations you may encounter if you work for Food Service.
The following are some frequently asked questions, and answers, relating to our Food Service areas:
Q: What should I do when I see a person leaving the restaurant with food they did not pay for?
A: Ask the person to pay; notify your supervisor/manager.
Q: Should I follow or physically detain the individual?
A: NO! Your safety is more important! Get a description, if possible.
Q: What should I do if I see an employee take or give away food, or violate the Meal Program?
A: Notify your supervisor/manager.
Q: What should we do about vagrants panhandling and interfering with our customers?
A: Call Security/Loss Prevention and UCPD.
The following lists some policies and procedures that provide defense against loss/theft, and apply to all ASUCLA employees. This list is not intended to be all inclusive. In addition, your department may inform you of other policies and procedures they have implemented. Failure to adhere to ASUCLA and department security policies and procedures will result in corrective action, up to and including immediate dismissal. Violations should be reported immediately to your supervisor/manager, or to the Security/Loss Prevention Department.
Badges
Employees who are issued name badges must wear them at all times while on duty.
Personal Belongings
Backpacks and other bags are not allowed in retail/food service storerooms or work areas.
Merchandise Holds
You may under no circumstances place hold items in locker rooms and/or in personal bags or backpacks. You must follow your department’s procedures when placing items on hold.
Employee Discount
You must be aware of, and follow, the published guidelines for the Employee Discount Policy.
Refunds
Established procedures must ALWAYS be followed, and refunded items must be properly secured/maintained.
Voids
Established procedures must be followed, including securing supervisor approval when required.
Receipts
Customers must always be given a receipt, if a receipt is generated. Any receipts left behind by customers must be torn lengthwise and discarded.
Overs & Shorts
Must be recorded and reported in a timely fashion, in accordance with department procedures.
Pricing
All pricing materials must be stored and secured when not in use.
Registers
Employees are required to use their own identification number at any time they are ringing on a register.
Entering & Exiting
Employees must use designated employee entrances/exits when coming to or leaving the work site.
Cashiering
All employees are responsible for adhering to ASUCLA/department cash handling policies/procedures.
Wearing/Use of Store Merchandise
Employees are prohibited from wearing/using store merchandise that has not been purchased.
Employees as Customers
Employees are prohibited from performing any transactions for him/herself. This includes but is not limited to sales, returns and voids.
Suspicious Activities
Employees are required to report any suspicious activities to their supervisor, manager and/or Security/Loss Prevention Department.
ASUCLA’s Security
(310) 206-0757
(310) 206-1817
In cases of theft/misappropriation of ASUCLA assets by other employees, you may call ASUCLA’s Security. Employees may maintain their anonymity when making reports.
$$ Awards for “HOT TIPS”
Employees who do identify themselves when making reports may be eligible for a monetary award if the information reported leads to recovery of ASUCLA assets:
Security/Loss Prevention staff are not eligible for “HOT TIPS” awards.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#206 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 |
8/1/2005 |
All packages, parcels, bags, and backpacks being removed from ASUCLA property by ASUCLA employees are subject to inspection. ASUCLA also reserves the right to conduct searches or inspections of employees’ electronic data files, work areas including desks and files, and personal belongings in circumstances where these measures are deemed warranted.
From time to time, employee activities may be monitored to ensure compliance with service standards, operating programs, and policies/procedures. Monitoring may include such things as “silent shopper” programs and auditing customer service telephone calls.
ASUCLA encourages the use of electronic mail and respects the privacy of users. It affords electronic mail privacy protections comparable to that which it traditionally affords paper mail and telephone communications. Electronic mail may constitute a University record subject to disclosure under the California Public Records act or other laws or as a result of litigation. An E-mail holder’s consent shall be sought by ASUCLA prior to any inspection, monitoring or disclosure of ASUCLA E-mail record in the holder’s possession. However, access to ASUCLA’s electronic mail services is a privilege that may be wholly or partially restricted by ASUCLA without prior notice and without the consent of the email user. ASUCLA may inspect, monitor or disclose electronic mail without the consent of the email user when required by and consistent with law when there is substantiated reason to believe that violations of law or of ASUCLA policies have taken place or in exceptional cases, when required to meet time-dependent, critical operational needs. In either case, the responsible authority or designee shall, at the earliest possible opportunity that is lawful and consistent with other ASUCLA policy, notify the affected individual of the action(s) taken and the reasons for the action(s) taken.
ASUCLA will publish, where consistent with law, an annual report summarizing instances of authorized or emergency nonconsensual access to electronic mail.
Searches, inspections and monitoring shall be conducted in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#211 | 1/1/2001 | 8/1/2005 |
Equipment, supplies and other resources are provided to ASUCLA departments for the administration of the Association’s business activities.
Employees are to check with their supervisors/managers concerning departmental policies/procedures that address the use of ASUCLA equipment, supplies and other resources. Employees are expected to adhere to such policies/procedures, and to consistently use tracking forms, logs and reports.
Employees are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and judgement in the use of ASUCLA equipment, supplies and other resources, and to adhere to the guidelines provided below. Violation of this policy may be grounds for immediate dismissal (see “Involuntary Separation”).
The following are prohibited:
Employees are permitted to make and receive brief personal calls, but are expected to do so during regular breaks and meal periods whenever possible. It is recognized that, on occasion, employees may have need to make long distance personal calls using ASUCLA telephones, and/or calls lasting more than a few minutes. Employees are required to seek advance approval of their supervisors/managers before making such calls, and are expected to reimburse ASUCLA for the cost of them if unable to use a personal calling card.
Electronic mail services may be used for incidental personal purposes provided that such use does not directly or indirectly interfere with ASUCLA’s operation of computing facilities or electronic mail services, burden ASUCLA with noticeable incremental cost or interfere with the e-mail user’s employment or other obligations to ASUCLA.
Electronic mail services may not be used for: unlawful activities; commercial purposes not under the auspices of ASUCLA; personal financial gain; personal use or uses that violate other ASUCLA policies or guidelines. The latter include, but are not limited to, policies and guidelines regarding intellectual property, or regarding sexual or other forms of harassment.
E-mail users shall not employ a false identity. E-mail may, however, be sent anonymously provided this does not violate any law or any other ASUCLA policy, and does not unreasonably interfere with the administrative business of ASUCLA.
Electronic mail users shall not give the impression that they are representing, giving opinions or otherwise making statements on behalf of ASUCLA unless appropriately authorized (explicitly or implicitly) to do so. Where appropriate, an explicit disclaimer shall be included unless it is clear from the context that the author is not representing ASUCLA. An appropriate disclaimer is: “These statements are my own, not those of ASUCLA.”
Use of ASUCLA photocopiers, facsimile machines, computer printers, and any other equipment is to be restricted to business activities. On rare occasions and under special circumstances, employees may have need to use ASUCLA equipment for personal reasons. Employees are required to seek advance approval of their supervisors/managers before making personal use of ASUCLA equipment, and are expected to reimburse ASUCLA for all costs associated with such personal use.
The following are prohibited:
Employee use of the following ASUCLA resources for personal use and/or advantage is prohibited:
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#216 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 8/1/2005 7/1/2009 |
8/1/2015 |
Company and non-company personnel using the computing and communications network are responsible for compliance with these data security standards and guidelines to prevent accidental or intentional unauthorized use, disclosure, modification or destruction of data and programs. This includes all remote access through authorized ASUCLA communications devices and processes. Unauthorized connectivity is not permitted. All users are individually responsible for reviewing the security standards that are specifically applicable. Serious and/or repeated violations of these data security standards and guidelines will result in corrective action, up to and including immediate dismissal.
Users of ASUCLA computer equipment (i.e., portable terminals, personal computers, diskettes, etc.) must take prudent steps to ensure the physical security and protection from theft, damage, destruction or unauthorized use.
Persons designated as owners of specific data are responsible for controlling access to that data. This includes secure storage and protection of sensitive data used in personal computers and/or transmitted via ASUCLA computing and communications resources.
Users of personal computers are responsible for providing backup and recovery copies of their critical data, programs, and system documentation.
Do not install unknown or unsolicited programs on computers.
No sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License or California Identification Card Numbers, Bank Account Numbers, or Debit or Credit Card Numbers is to be downloaded or stored on any of the following:
Users of data are responsible for the protection of that data. This includes all data on computers, printed reports, microfiche, etc. Lock up any sensitive materials before you leave your area.
All PCs, laptops and workstations should be secured with a password-protected screensaver with the automatic activation feature set at 15 minutes or less.
Employees should secure their workstations by logging off or locking (control-alt-delete for Windows users) prior to leaving them unattended.
All hosts used by the employee that are connected to ASUCLA Internet/Intranet/Extranet, whether owned by the employee or ASUCLA, shall be continually executing approved virus-scanning software with a current virus database. Home users accessing their workstations via Remote Desktop must have an anti- virus and spyware program on their home PCs prior to using this specialized service.
Encryption of information is to be used in compliance with ASUCLA IT Security Policies.
Because information contained on portable computers is especially vulnerable, special care should be exercised. Laptops are to be protected in accordance with the ASUCLA IT Security Policies, including personal firewalls.
Passwords are not to be shared, written down or displayed in unsecured places. Authorized users are responsible for the security of their passwords and accounts. Passwords must be selected using a pattern of letters and numbers that would be difficult to guess. Passwords should be at least 8 characters in length and contain characters from at least 3 of the following 4 categories:
System and user level passwords should be changed every 45 days.
Transmission or reception of any material in violation of any governmental regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: threatening, discriminatory or obscene material; copyright material; or material protected as a trade secret. Use of networks for illegal or inappropriate activities is prohibited.
All data, programs, systems, and documentation created or used for company business become the exclusive property of ASUCLA and are not to be reproduced or distributed externally without prior management approval.
Proprietary software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Schedule+, etc. and associated documentation are subject to copyright laws and licensing agreements and are not to be reproduced without prior written management approval.
Under no circumstances is an employee of ASUCLA authorized to engage in any activity that is illegal under local, state, federal or international law while utilizing ASUCLA -owned resources.
All data, programs, systems, and documentation created or used for company business become the exclusive property of ASUCLA. Personal data should not be saved on any ASUCLA computer and ASUCLA reserves the right to access all files on company equipment.
Employees must use extreme caution when opening e-mail attachments received from unknown senders, which may contain viruses, e-mail or the Trojan horse code.
E-mail services shall not be used for purposes that could reasonably be expected to cause, directly or indirectly, excessive strain on any computing facilities, or unwarranted or unsolicited interference with others’ use of e-mail or e-mail systems. Such uses include, but are not limited to, the use of e-mail services to: send or forward e-mail chain letters; spam, that is, to exploit listservers or similar broadcast systems for purposes beyond their intended scope to amplify the widespread distribution of unsolicited e- mail and “letter-bomb”, that is, to resend the same e-mail repeatedly to one or more recipients to interfere with the recipient’s use of e-mail.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#221 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 |
8/1/2005 |
From time to time, ASUCLA will be required to conduct internal investigations in order to verify compliance with laws, regulations, and policies/procedures. Investigations may also take place as a measure to resolve employee concerns and/or complaints related to their employment or the work place.
ASUCLA requires all employees to cooperate fully with any of its investigators or representatives throughout the course of an internal investigation.
Employees are to provide complete, honest answers when responding to ASUCLA investigators/representatives. They are to volunteer all information and documentation that may be helpful to ASUCLA in conducting its investigation. If information and/or documentation is discovered following an investigative interview, it must be immediately provided to the investigators/representatives.
Employees must not interfere with an investigation, or attempt to conduct their own investigations. Doing so may compromise the integrity of an investigation and expose employees and ASUCLA to the risk of claims such as retaliation and interference.
ASUCLA may also be required to participate in external investigations conducted by government entities. Employees will be instructed by ASUCLA when their participation and cooperation is needed during an external investigation.
Violation of this policy will be grounds for corrective action, up to and including immediate dismissal.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#226 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 8/1/2005 7/1/2008 5/1/2009 |
7/1/2013 |
ASUCLA makes every effort to provide safe working conditions free from hazards which could lead to injury to our employees and customers, or to property damage. Every ASUCLA employee has an important place in safety and accident prevention, and is expected to cooperate fully with established safety measures. Failure to do so may result in corrective action, up to and including dismissal. This includes:
Only through the joint efforts of all employees and supervisors can safety and accident prevention be attained.
Employees are expected to follow these guidelines and to report observed violations to their supervisor or manager. This list is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees are expected to apply the highest levels of judgment to ensure safety and accident prevention. In addition, other safety guidelines may apply to your job and daily activities which your supervisor will review with you.
If you work at a computer or desk for a significant portion of the day, remember to periodically shift positions and stretch to relieve muscle tension. Computer screens should be adjusted slightly below eye level and have good contrast. Relax your eyes occasionally to prevent eye strain. Adjust your chair and keyboard height so forearms are level and wrists are straight when your hands rest on the keys. Your feet should rest comfortably on the floor.
In addition to being responsible for accident prevention in performing work and in their own work surroundings, employees are accountable for the general cleanliness of their work space.
Immediately report any fire to your supervisor or manager and call “911”.
In its beginning stage, a fire can often be extinguished or controlled using mounted or portable fire extinguishers. However, if you are not familiar with how to use this equipment, or if the fire appears to be growing out of control, evacuate the facility.
When evacuation is required in response to a fire, explosion or natural disaster, an alarm system will be your cue to evacuate. To ensure safe evacuation, it is essential not to panic. Evacuate quietly and in an orderly manner through the nearest exit. Elevators should never be used when evacuating. Remember to close your office door prior to leaving, but not if that would endanger you or others.
It is a well proven fact that the use of seat belts reduces the risk of injury or death in the event of an accident. When on company business, whether using a personal or company vehicle, employees are required to use a seat belt.
No employee shall operate a company motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone to engage in a call while the vehicle is in motion unless the employee uses a hands-free mobile telephone which allows the user to communicate without the use of either hand or when the sole purpose of the phone call is to communicate an emergency to a police or fire department, a hospital or physician’s office or an ambulance corps.
Using electronic wireless communications devices including BlackBerries, IPhones, Ipod Touch devices, pagers, cell phones, laptop computers, etc. to manually communicate with any person by writing, sending or reading a text message using a text-based communication, such as text messages, instant messages or e-mail while driving a motor vehicle is also prohibited.
ASUCLA employees are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. This insurance provides:
Employees who are injured while at work should notify their supervisor immediately, no matter how minor the injury may seem to be at the time.
Employees should contact ASUCLA’s HR Division Area Manager with questions about Workers Compensation Insurance benefits.
Treating Physician/Professional
Employees who file a report of work-incurred injury or illness will be referred by ASUCLA to an appropriate physician/professional for assessment and/or treatment. 30 days after filing the report, employees may designate their own treating physician/professional.
Employees may be immediately referred to a physician/professional of their choosing if they have previously submitted a request to do so in the event of work-incurred injury or illness. The request must be submitted in writing prior to the report of work-incurred injury or illness. It is recommended that the written request be submitted at the time of hire for inclusion in the Employment File.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#231 | 12/1/97 1/1/2001 |
8/1/2005 |
ASUCLA has developed detailed guidelines for its employees in the event of a disaster or emergency such as an earthquake, fire, hazardous materials spill or civil disorder. These emergency procedures may be maintained by Division Heads, and can be located from your PC, as follows:
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.
Policy | Supersedes | Effective |
#236 | 6/1/98 1/1/2001 8/1/2003 8/1/2005 |
8/1/2006 |
ASUCLA is committed to providing and maintaining an environment that is free of intimidation from acts or threats of violent behavior. Such behavior is not only a violation of ASUCLA policy, it is prohibited by law.
For purposes of this policy, violent behavior and threats of violent behavior are defined as:
Employees are to immediately report actual or threatened violence to their supervisors and/or ASUCLA’s Security & Loss Prevention Division when they have been subjected to, witnessed, or have knowledge of actual or threatened violence, or any conduct that could be perceived as actual or threatened violence.
Violent behavior and threats of violent behavior are a form of work place misconduct which is subject to corrective action up to and including immediate dismissal, as well as to prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
This policy applies also to individuals in stipend assignments at ASUCLA.