usc department of public safety - Los Angeles

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
We’re 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!
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•
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Don’t 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
Invite Strangers into your Dorm Room
Never
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
• Don’t advertise your cell phone, iPod, iPad, etc.
• Don’t 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:
(213) 740-4321
Non Emergency:
(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!