Robbery

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…Continue Reading Robbery

2019 West Coast KEMO Car Show

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…Continue Reading 2019 West Coast KEMO Car Show

Community Safety-Theft By Trick

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…Continue Reading Community Safety-Theft By Trick

Moving Out for the Summer?

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…Continue Reading Moving Out for the Summer?

Burglary-Suspect in Custody

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…Continue Reading Burglary-Suspect in Custody

Sexual Battery/Fondling

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…Continue Reading Sexual Battery/Fondling

Burglary-Residential

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.  …Continue Reading Burglary-Residential

Spring Safety Tips

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…Continue Reading Spring Safety Tips

Sexual Battery/Fondling

A female (non-student) was walking southbound on Trousdale when a group of approximately 9 juveniles riding bicycles approached her from behind. As the group passed the victim, one of the juveniles slapped her with an open hand on her right buttocks.  The group of juveniles continued riding southbound on Trousdale until they were out of…Continue Reading Sexual Battery/Fondling