USC Department of Public Safety

USC Department of Public Safety Under Chief Lauretta Hill's leadership, DPS is one of the largest campus law enforcement agencies

The primary goal of DPS is to provide a safe and secure environment in which the social and academic endeavors of the University community may be fully realized. To achieve this goal, the department needs cooperation and support from students, staff and faculty in reporting incidents, utilizing the services the department provides and adhering to basic crime prevention practices. We appreciate you

r visit to our page and encourage you to explore and learn more about the various ways we serve the Trojan family and community. The department employees are committed to preserving the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University of Southern California, and they do so through a variety of enforcement, prevention and educational programs.

DPS officers were invited to Hoover Park to assist Heart for People in giving out resources to our community🏡Always a pl...
09/05/2026

DPS officers were invited to Hoover Park to assist Heart for People in giving out resources to our community🏡

Always a pleasure to join and connect with our community with music, food, laughs, and conversations about memories and safety😊

Thank you Heart for People as well as Officer Escobar, Officer Ramirez, and Officer Cortez for helping to bring our community closer together, Fight On!✌️

Congratulations, Officer St. Onge! From Community Services Officer (CSO) to Public Safety Officer (PSO), Officer St. Ong...
09/03/2026

Congratulations, Officer St. Onge!

From Community Services Officer (CSO) to Public Safety Officer (PSO), Officer St. Onge has reached an exciting milestone in his career with USC DPS!

Through hard work, perseverance, and determination, he has earned his promotion and will now begin his Field Training Program.

Please join us in congratulating Officer St. Onge and wishing him the very best as he begins this next chapter! 🚔✌️🏼

Fight On!✌️🏼

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09/01/2026

🚨 MEET THE PARTY RESPONSE TEAM! ✌️

Introducing Officer Thompson and Officer Martinez, USC DPS’s new Party Response Team.

Their mission: Help keep our Trojan community safe while promoting responsible celebrations.

See them around? Say hello! 👋

Have fun. Celebrate responsibly. Fight On! ✌️

TEACH. LEARN. LEAD. 👮‍♂️FTO Chung shows Officer Larramendi how it’s done during Field Training, sharing experience, buil...
08/25/2026

TEACH. LEARN. LEAD. 👮‍♂️

FTO Chung shows Officer Larramendi how it’s done during Field Training, sharing experience, building confidence, and preparing the next generation.

Training today. Leading tomorrow. ✌️

08/20/2026

What do our sirens sound like? Who did it best? 👀

🏆 Congratulations to some of our Tommy Trojan Award recipients! ✌️We’re proud to recognize members of the USC Department...
08/17/2026

🏆 Congratulations to some of our Tommy Trojan Award recipients! ✌️

We’re proud to recognize members of the USC Department of Public Safety who were recently honored with the Tommy Trojan Award!

This award recognizes USC employees who go above and beyond their regular responsibilities to provide exceptional service and make a meaningful impact on the USC community.

Our DPS officers continue to demonstrate that commitment through their dedication to serving and supporting our students, faculty, staff, and fellow Trojans.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Fight On! ✌️

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08/10/2026

🚔 National Night Out 2026 🚒

Building stronger communities, one connection at a time. The USC Department of Public Safety was proud to join our Trojan community for National Night Out, alongside our partners at the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From walking along the street with Mayor Karen Bass to meeting our neighbors, sharing smiles, resources, and safety information, tonight was a reminder that community and public safety go hand in hand.

Thank you to everyone who came out, connected with our first responders, and helped make National Night Out a success! And a special thank you to Council District 8, Adams-Normandie Neighborhood Association, and West-Adams Neighborhood Association for organizing this truly special event.

Together, we make our community safer and stronger.

08/07/2026

Your safety starts with knowing the resources around you.

USC’s Blue Light Emergency Phones provide a direct connection to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) 24-hour Communications Center. Whether you need emergency assistance, want to report suspicious activity, or are unable to describe your location, these phones help DPS respond as quickly as possible.

📍 Before heading to class, take a second to locate the nearest Blue Light Emergency Phone.

08/04/2026

🎯 Range Training Day.

Training today. Ready tomorrow.

USC DPS Officers regularly train on fi****ms safety, deployment, and duty weapon qualifications to ensure we’re prepared to protect and serve the Trojan Family.

Quality Training = Well-Trained Officers.

Protecting Students. Building Futures.

✌️ Fight On!

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3667 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90089

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+12137406000

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