Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Classes USC Public Safety is offering Women’s Self-Defense (RAD) course on the following dates. Each class is divided into three, four-hour sessions. All sessions must be completed consecutively in order to earn full course credit and certification. Class #1 (Fridays, 5pm to 9pm)Session#1 February 24Session#2 March 3Session#3 March 10 Class#2 (Mondays,…

We have two important parking updates to share. Health Sciences Campus GIFT Parking Update The number of parking reservations using our GIFT (Group Initiative For Theft Prevention) free parking at HSC has far exceeded expectations based on previous participation levels. The Biggy Parking Structure has limited availability and serves paid permit holders, hospital visitors and…

The USC Department of Public Safety and USC Transportation are pleased to announce a free parking program during the winter break for students, faculty, and staff. Now in its 17th year, Operation GIFT (Group Initiative For Theft Prevention) offers free parking at the UPC Grand Ave Parking Structure and HSC Valley Parking Lot. beginning Monday,…

The Department of Public Safety welcomes you the University of Southern California and to the City of “Angels,” Los Angeles, California. USC is located in the heart of the City of Los Angeles, a vibrant, diverse, modem city with all the benefits and problems of an urban lifestyle. Being in the heart of a major…

Fellow Trojans, It’s the end of the school year, one more test question: How can you give back to the community, help reduce crime and improve the environment? Answer: The Department of Public Safety and USC Housing have teamed up with the One World Clothing and Shoes and Goodwill to accept your clothing, blankets, bed sheets and non-perishable…

Before you head out or sleep, remember to: Lock your doors, close and lock your windows, and keep valuables out of plain view. The most effective way to curb this crime is for community members to do their part. Remind yourself of the safety tips and share them with your peers, friends, and neighbors.

Today, the USC Department of Public Safety posted the 2021 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (ASR). This report is called for by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law that requires colleges and universities across the country to disclose information about crimes reported on campus…

The report recommends steps aimed at strengthening trust between the university, DPS and the broader community and making security more equitable. For more information about the Department of Public Safety Community Advisory Board, click here.

The Department of Public Safety is changing vendors for our Security Ambassador Program starting today. Allied Universal Security is the new vendor for the program, which provides a high-visibility security presence in our campus community.  The security ambassadors will wear a brightly colored red and yellow shirt or jacket, just like what the campus community…