Welcome to USC DPS
We are one of the largest university public safety agencies in the nation. DPS has more than 300 full-time members. Under the leadership of Chief Lauretta Hill, DPS is responsible for providing public safety services to the university community. Our patrol area is the University Park Campus and two and one-half square miles surrounding the campus, and the Health Sciences Campus, and about one square mile surrounding that campus. DPS operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment conducive to learning.
DPS Mission & Values
We serve the USC community by providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment through community engagement, technology, collaborative partnerships, and commitment in support of USC’s mission for all students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors to realize their full potential intellectually, educationally, spiritually, and through their social pursuits.
DPS has embraced the university’s Unifying Values as our department’s values. They are:
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News & Announcements
USC Faculty and Staff Access and Visitor Registration Guidelines for University Park Campus (UPC)
USC Faculty and StaffAccess and Visitor Registration Guidelines for University Park Campus (UPC) 2024 Commencement ActivitiesMay 7-11, 2024 If you are accessing the University Park Campus (UPC) this week, please carefully read the following guidance. If you are not sure whether you need to access campus or off-campus commencement events during the commencement period, please check in…
