HEIGHTENED SAFETY MEASURES The university is increasing its safety and security measures off-campus in the university park area. Please remain alert and vigilant when out in areas adjacent to campus – walk in pairs or groups and utilize the ‘Safe Ride’ program or the ‘Safe Walk’ feature on the LiveSafe mobile app. These additional measures…Continue Reading Increased Safety Measures
Year: 2021
Assault and Battery
Incident description: A university security ambassador (a “Yellow Jacket”) was approached by the suspect, and after a brief conversation, the security ambassador was punched in the face. The suspect then ran away. Time & date of incident: 3:10 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2021 Location: Eastside of La Sorbonne Apartments at 1170 31st St. Suspect description:…Continue Reading Assault and Battery
Aggravated Assault-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: As a student was walking by the location, a transient stabbed her in the leg in an unprovoked attack. The student was transported to a local hospital where she was treated and released and reported to be in good condition. Incident resolution: Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were nearby and…Continue Reading Aggravated Assault-Suspect in Custody
Robbery-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: The victim, not a student, exited the bus at McClintock Avenue at Jefferson Boulevard. While walking alone, the victim was approached by two male suspects. The first suspect pushed the victim to the ground, and while the victim was on the ground, the second suspect took the victim’s backpack and cell phone. Both…Continue Reading Robbery-Suspect in Custody
Robbery Update
Incident description: A student reported that she and her boyfriend were beaten and robbed after stopping at a gas station. Incident update: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department and USC’s Department of Public Safety determined that this robbery did not occur in the USC area. According to the victims, this incident occurred a significant…Continue Reading Robbery Update
Robbery
Incident description: The suspects approached the victims as they were pumping gas. The first suspect punched the male victim numerous times, causing him to fall to the ground. Several additional suspects approached the victim while he was on the ground, and battered him. The second victim, a USC student, was approached by a female suspect,…Continue Reading Robbery
Attempted Robbery-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: A male suspect entered the lobby of Domino’s Pizza and waited until the cashier opened the register for a customer. As soon as the register was opened, the suspect reached over the counter and grabbed the cash box. The cashier and the suspect struggled, and the suspect was unable to take the cash…Continue Reading Attempted Robbery-Suspect in Custody
Residential Burglary-Suspect in Custody
Incident description: A student and other residents notified USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) that they saw a male suspect kick open an apartment door and enter. It was later determined that while inside the apartment, the suspect removed money from a dresser drawer in one of the bedrooms. Incident resolution: DPS officers immediately responded…Continue Reading Residential Burglary-Suspect in Custody
Aggravated Assault
Incident description: While walking on the train platform, the victim (not affiliated with the university) was approached by the suspect who stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object. Time & date of incident: 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2021 Location: Off-campus at Exposition Boulevard and Vermont Avenue on the East Metro platform. Suspect…Continue Reading Aggravated Assault
Community Safety Advisory: Scams
REPORTED OFFENSE The USC Department of Public Safety has received reports from students, many of whom are international students, who were deceived into giving money to impostors posing as law enforcement officials or representatives of agencies such as the Social Security Administration, IRS, U.S. Customs, Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security. Some…Continue Reading Community Safety Advisory: Scams