USC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

One of the largest Campus Law Enforcement Agencies in the country.

Where is DPS?

DPS

You Are Here

What does DPS Look Like? 115 Public Safety Officers 185 Community Service Officers

Support Staff
Trojan Student Workers

Cultural Differences US vs. Foreign Police

Were Trojans too!

24 Hour Operation

Is DPS a Police Department? DPS Authority MOU with the Los Angeles Police Department

Where do we Patrol?

72 Video Patrol Cameras off Campus 39 Video Patrol Cameras on Campus

67 License Plate Recognition Cameras.

57 Fixed Post Security Officers.

Safety Tips for your Property How can you protect your property?
Lock your Doors! Dont leave valuables unattended Secure your property. Mark your property with an engraver for identification for a fast recovery. (Student ID #)

Protecting your Property

Computer Locks
Computer Tracking Software

Protect Your Valuables in your Car !

Always Lock your car !

Never leave valuables in plain sight !

 Bicycle registration is required for all faculty, staff, and students

Registering your bicycle, you will help DPS identify your bike if it is lost, stolen, recovered, or impounded.
There is no cost for the registration

PERSONAL SAFETY
Always Use Campus Cruiser or other Transportation Services its FREE Never Never Invite Strangers into your Dorm Room Walk Alone at Night

If You Must Walk . . . Walk with a Purpose Use well-lighted streets and avoid shortcuts in alleys Stay Alert Be Aware of Your Surroundings while walking Dont advertise your cell phone, iPod, iPad, etc. Dont Walk with headphones in your ears!

Rape Aggression Defense Training A self defense program designed to teach options of defense for women who are attacked. Awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance. 9 12 hour session trained by a DPS officer No cost, the course is free to students Sign up online at http://capsnet.usc.edu/DPS/CrimePrevention/RadRegForm.cfm

Trojans Alert University of Southern California Alert Notification System

https://trojansalert.usc.edu
TROJANS ALERT is an alert system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending text and/or voice messages to your: E-mail account (school, home, office, etc.) Cell phone, Smart phone, pager, and/or land line

http://capsnet.usc.edu/DPS/index.cfm

http://www.facebook.com/pages/USC-Department-ofPublic-Safety/194126327268956

Meet officers from the USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) and get information about your Safety in the Trojan Community.

Contacting DPS
Program these numbers into your cell phone

Emergency: Non Emergency:

(213) 740-4321 (213) 740-6000

Operations (Capt. Alegre) (213) 740-4904 salegre@caps.usc.edu

Questions?

Where is DPS?

DPS

You Are Here

Where do we Patrol?

What services does DPS provide?

Services
Emergency & Non-Emergency Calls for Service Preliminary & Follow Up Investigations Crime Prevention Seminars Emergency Blue Light Telephones Greek Liaison Officers Adopt-a-Hall Escort Service Bicycle Registration USCard Replacement R.A.D. Self Defense for Women Annual Operation Minimize the Spaces

A Word About Alcohol Consumption. . .

Over 21? Drink Responsibly

Under 21? Obey the law!