CCTV Video Request

Digital Closed Circuit Television Recording Retrieval

The USC Department of Public Safety is able to provide Digital Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) recordings to non-law enforcement parties upon request. Video footage, when available, will be released to:

  • Victim(s)
  • Authorized representative of victim
  • Insurance carrier against which a claim has been made and/or might be made
  • Person suffering bodily injury, property damage or loss

The Department of Public Safety has the right to refuse release of material if:

  • It could endanger the safety of a witness or other involved party
  • It could hinder the successful completion of an investigation
  • The Department is prohibited by law from releasing the material

Requesting CCTV Video

The CCTV Video Request Form can be found here.  Requests can be made in person at the address below or emailed to Detective Lieutenant A. Drake at adrake@dps.usc.edu. Please allow three to five business days for DPS to process your request.

USC DPS Investigations Division
3667 S. McClintock Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90731
Tel: (213) 740-1520
Fax: (213) 743-1728

Fees and Payment

The fee for a CCTV Recording is $150.00 plus shipping when applicable. An invoice will be sent upon verification of video availability and the material will be released upon receipt of payment.

  • Pick up available at no charge
  • Shipping fee of $5.00
  • Delivery to locations within a five mile radius of USC for a fee of $25.00
  • International shipping charges to be determined on a per request basis