University of South Carolina - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		55
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 6 Arson: 0 Burglary: 99 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 4 Sex Offenses: 2 Vehicle Theft: 17
Safety Services		24-hour help line 24-hour patrol Emergency call boxes Escort services Personal property registration Rape Aggression Defense Shuttle system
Health Services		Allergy shots Basic medical services Birth control Counseling center First responders Immunizations Laboratory Nutritional counseling Pharmacy Physical therapy Preventive health screenings Radiology Referrals Sexual health and violence prevention Specialty clinics Stress management Tobacco cessation Women's care clinic
Day Care Services?		Yes

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As is the case at any university and in any city, there are dangerous people, and if students are not careful, they may find themselves in a dangerous situation. However, USC provides a number of services to ensure safety. In addition to Columbia’s police force, the USC Police Department (USCPD) monitor campus 24 hours a day via car, bike, or foot patrols. The 100-plus call boxes strategically located throughout campus allow students fast access to not only the USCPD but also the Columbia and Richland County police departments in emergency circumstances. There are also multiple escort services that operate five nights a week between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. and an all-night shuttle if students are alone and do not feel comfortable walking across campus. In the event of campus-wide emergencies, a campus-wide text message will go out, and sirens atop of multiple University buildings will alert people of danger.

In spite of the tight security on campus, crime still occurs. By practicing simple safety precautions (i.e., not walking alone at night, locking up your dorm room, not leaving anything valuable unattended in public, carrying pepper spray, carrying a cell phone, etc.), students can often avoid these situations. Although the USCPD is very efficient in handling crime, students can take huge steps in ensuring their own safety by following simple common sense procedures.

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wyattms

'14

Public Relations

B+

Average Health and Safety

I have never felt unsafe at USC! However, it can get a little scary walking home at night alone, but there are many free cab ride and shuttle options for those who prefer that!

Jan 30, 2012

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pateldd

'15

Biology

A-

Carolina Safety

I have never been in harm on the University of South Carolina's campus. However, sometimes at night there are some areas which are not lighted very well. There are emergency buttons all over campus though. The university's police department also encourages students to call whenever they feel the need to!

Jan 11, 2012

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DavTaylor6

'15

Psychology

A+

Extremely Safe

There has never been a moment at the University of South Carolina that I have felt unsafe. The school does a great job of making us feel safe and comfortable

Jan 10, 2012

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There are more than 100 emergency call boxes located on campus, and once one is pushed, an officer is on the scene in 30 seconds to two minutes.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

USC Police Department
1501 Senate St.
911 (emergencies); (803) 777-4215 (non-emergencies)
www.les.sc.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

Thomson Student Health Center
1409 Devine St.
(803) 777-3175
www.sa.sc.edu/shs/tshc
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sundays 4 p.m.–8 p.m. (urgent care only)

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