While walking alone, a student was approached by a suspect who displayed a knife and demanded the student’s phone. The student complied with the suspect’s demand, and the suspect, after walking away a short distance, turned and threw the phone at the student. Disposition: While conducting a follow up investigation at a nearby convenience store,…
Author: Lim Boon
Two suspects approached the victims, who are not affiliated with USC, standing at the northwest corner of 36th Place and Vermont Avenue. The suspects forcibly took one of the victim’s purse and the other’s cell phone. The suspects then entered their vehicle and drove away westbound on 36th Place toward Catalina Street. No one was…
The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) will host their 4th Annual KEMO car show on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 10am to 3pm. All are welcome to attend this festive occasion to honor the memory of DPS officer Keith Lawrence and his fiancee’ Monica Quan. Background: On Feb. 3, 2013 in Irvine, CA. Keith (a USC…
The men and women of DPS congratulates the Class of 2019 for your perseverance and achievement in obtaining your degree. We wish each and every one (including those returning next fall) a safe and enjoyable summer.
On April 29, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., a student was approached by a stranger in a business suit who said that he was from Italy and asked the student for a loan of $2,800 in exchange for four designer jackets as collateral. The student agreed, and the stranger drove the student to a local bank…
The Department of Public Safety and USC Housing have teamed up with the American Textile Recycling Services to accept your unwanted clothing, shoes, blankets, and bedding. Where Donation bins are available throughout the surrounding USC community. Click here to view a map of these locations. When Wednesday, May 1st through Wednesday, May 8th Be Smart…
On April 3, 2019, a student was contacted by an unidentified male via social media who offered to return her stolen wallet for a fee. The student had not reported the wallet theft to DPS. The student agreed and during the return of her property, the student secretly photographed the unidentified male. The student then…
INCIDENT: A female (non-student) was sitting at the bus stop at Jefferson and Hoover waiting for the bus when an adult male individual on a bicycle started circling around the bus stop. The victim became concerned, decided to get up and leave the area and when she did the individual on the bike approached her…
After reporting missing property to building security, a review of recorded camera images revealed an unknown suspect trying door handles on the student’s floor. Suspect entered the victim’s apartment while residents were sleeping via the unlocked front door, took a backpack and fled the scene. DATE & TIME OF OCCURRENCE: April 2, 2019, 5:28 AM. …
To: USC Students, Faculty, and Staff, As we approach the end of the academic year, we would like to remind our campus community about staying safe: If you find yourself staying late on campus to study for finals, utilize Campus Cruiser or DPS to get home. (http://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/campus-cruiser-program/) Follow USC safety tips and be aware of…