The systemwide UC Whistleblower Hotline allows anyone to report suspected violations of federal and state laws or UC policy by phone (800-403-4744) or online, through a platform known as “Ethicspoint.” The great majority of reports in 2022-23 came through the web portal.
Reports can be made to the Whistleblower alleging the following types of reportable conduct (for definitions, please see the UC Whistleblower Hotline website):
- Child / Elder Abuse
- Conflict of Interest / Commitment
- Contracting for Covered Services
- Discrimination / Harassment
- Fraud / Theft / Embezzlement
- Health / Safety / Violence
- Information Security / Privacy Violations
- Medical Care & Misconduct
- Research Misconduct
- Retaliation
- Sexual Misconduct
- Waste / Misuse of University Resources
- Workplace Misconduct
Each UC campus has a Locally Designated Official (LDO), charged with administering the Whistleblower Policy and Whistleblower Protection Policy. At Berkeley, the LDO is Kellie Brennan, Executive Director of Civil Rights, Whistleblower, and Clery Compliance. The LDO reviews reports of conduct, as well as general inquiries, that are made via Whistleblower and pertain to the Berkeley campus. In consultation with a campus team, the LDO resolves complaints or routs them to the appropriate campus departments.