[Griffins78]

If (when) such a situation happens at Stanford, would it be the Stanford University Dept of Public Safety that would do the investigation?  Doesn't that allow for questions as to whether they are representing the law or the university, when the investigation could potentially reflect poorly on the University.  It might be good if Stanford had predefined procedures for asking oversight by Santa Clara Sheriffs in certain situations.

The Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety (Stanford Police) has the following webpage: The Stanford University Safety & Security Report - Sexual Assault which seems to answer your questions and explains what to do and the process, including pledges from the Stanford Police.

Also, the website explains that:

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is a multi-service agency providing law enforcement, security, safety, crime prevention, and emergency services on the Stanford campus 24 hours a day....
....Stanford Deputy Sheriffs derive their peace officer powers through an agreement between Stanford University and the Sheriff of Santa Clara County...
...Criminal arrest cases occurring on the main campus are submitted to the Office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney, which possesses the legal authority to commence prosecution.

So there is a connection between the Stanford Police and Santa Clara County, especially for criminal arrest cases; but administration and employment is with the University and the Stanford Police will be doing the investigation.

[Griffins78]

If (when) such a situation happens at Stanford, would it be the Stanford University Dept of Public Safety that would do the investigation?  Doesn't that allow for questions as to whether they are representing the law or the university, when the investigation could potentially reflect poorly on the University.  It might be good if Stanford had predefined procedures for asking oversight by Santa Clara Sheriffs in certain situations.

The Stanford University Dept. of Public Safety (Stanford Police) has the following webpage: The Stanford University Safety & Security Report - Sexual Assault which seems to answer your questions and explains what to do and the process, including pledges from the Stanford Police.

Also, the website explains that:

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety is a multi-service agency providing law enforcement, security, safety, crime prevention, and emergency services on the Stanford campus 24 hours a day....
....Stanford Deputy Sheriffs derive their peace officer powers through an agreement between Stanford University and the Sheriff of Santa Clara County...
...Criminal arrest cases occurring on the main campus are submitted to the Office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney, which possesses the legal authority to commence prosecution.

So there is a connection between the Stanford Police and Santa Clara County, especially for criminal arrest cases; but administration and employment is with the University and the Stanford Police will be doing the investigation.