University of South Carolina

USC Division of Law Enforcement & Safety

• The USC Community is vibrant and active

• We are located in an open, urban environment

• We all play a role in keeping ourselves and our community safe

USC Division of Law Enforcement & Safety

• Full Service Police Department • 70 sworn officers • State-wide jurisdiction

• Excellent relationship with other area law enforcement

agencies

USC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY

• USC Police patrol campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

• Response time is generally within just a few

minutes • USC Police officers retain high visibility on and

around campus through the use of walking, bike, and police vehicle patrol

Emergencies: Dial 911

From USC landline or cell phone

State your location on campus and

emergency

Non-emergencies: 803-777-4215

Contacting USC Police

USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety www.les.sc.edu

USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety

• Free mobile app for USC students, faculty, and staff

• Features include:

• Caller Profile

• Panic Calls

• Safety Timer

• Anonymous Crime Tips

Division of Law Enforcement & Safety

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Carolina Alert System

The Carolina Alert Emergency Notification System is a set of communication media that the University can use to notify the community in the event an incident affects our campus.

Carolina Alert Website: www.sc.edu/carolinaalert Your one-stop emergency information source • University status & Carolina Alert updates • Emergency Plans • How to receive notifications • What to do in an emergency

• Over 250 call boxes around campus

• Familiarize yourself with callbox locations

as you travel on and around campus

• Simply push the red button

to activate to activate

Emergency Call Boxes

• Immediate connection with USC

Police dispatcher

• The dispatcher will know your

exact location

• Cameras on many call boxes

Emergency Call Boxes

USC provides various shuttle services for your use, including during the evening and late night hours

Visit www.sc.edu/vmps/shuttle , or call USC parking services (803-777-3351) for shuttle information

If you feel unsafe on or around campus call USC Police for an officer to respond

Shuttle Services

Remain alert while traveling around campus

Be aware of your surroundings

Minimize use of cell phone/texting

Trust your instincts – if a place or situation does not seem right, it probably isn’t…Leave

Campus Safety

Have a safety plan in mind in case you encounter an unsafe situation

Don’t walk alone after dark, walk in groups of 3 or more

Avoid shortcuts or isolated areas when walking after dark

When traveling in your vehicle, keep windows up and doors locked

Campus Safety

Theft is the most common crime on campus

Keep your valuables secure and don’t leave personal property unattended

Register your personal property with USCPD

Always lock your residence hall room

Report suspicious persons or activity to the police immediately

Campus Safety

We are all the eyes and ears of

campus

Any campus safety suggestions or concerns call:

Capt. Eric Grabski (803) 777-1200

Sgt. Kenneth Adams (803) 777-0855

USC Police Department: (803) 777-4215

USC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY