Campus Safety and Building Security

The "Campus Safety and Building Security" presentation is presented by a member of the USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. The presentation consists of a power point presentation which covers many important aspects of crime prevention and campus safety. This includes how to contact law enforcement in the event of an emergency, criminal activity that can occur on and off campus, escort and shuttle services, problems areas for students (alcohol and drugs), how to protect themselves and their property, and other helpful resources on campus.

Learning Outcomes

The Campus Safety and Building Security presentation supports University 101 learning outcomes:

III. Prepare Students for Responsible Lives in a Diverse, Interconnected, and Changing World
d. Describe processes, strategies, and resources, and explain the implications of their decisions related to their overall wellness.
The students will be educated in the areas of crime prevention, reduction, and awareness of criminal activity. We will also inform students about the numerous educational programs through the police that let them know what they can and should do to prevent themselves from becoming potential victims.

As a result of attending this presentation students will:

• Know several ways to contact law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
• Be aware of various crimes that occur on and off campus.
• Know ways to protect themselves and their property.
• Know the various shuttle and escort options available to assist students in getting around campus.

Presentation Description

1. Division of Law Enforcement & Safety
       Law Enforcement website
       Organizational chart
       USC PD location
       Patrolling the campus
       Uniforms/Recognizing Area Law Enforcement
2. Crime on campus and areas where crime most frequently occurs
       Residence Halls
       Public Places
       Parking Lots
       Off Campus
3. Problem areas for students
       Drugs
       Alcoholic beverages
       Fake IDs
       Date rape drugs
4. Protecting your personal property
       Photo copying important information in purse/wallet
       Registering valuable electronic items with USC PD
       Engraving identifying information on property
       Protecting textbooks
       Registering and securing bicycles on campus
5. Protecting Yourself
       Threats and Harassment
       Store emergency telephones numbers in cell phone
       Emergency Call Box usage and locations
       Armed Robbery
       Sexual Assault
       Assault and Battery
       Internet safety
       Cyber Crimes 
       R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense)
       Carolina Alert System
6. Shuttle services/escort options
        Day time
        Evening
        Night time
       Carolina Cab Safe Ride Program
        Law Enforcement

Presentation Length
50 minutes or 75 minutes