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Although most students would agree that our campus is safe and secure, there is no denying the fact that bad things happen from time to time. As far as petty theft goes, students with a mind to keep what’s theirs had better lock bikes and bedroom doors. Clothing, money, and other valuables are reported stolen from apartments and dorm rooms on occasion, while bikes are stolen on a daily basis. Reports of assault and robbery usually come from the area just north of campus, where most of the student apartments are located. The DPS and the LAPD have committed more and more officers to problem areas in the past few years, and even though problems still exist, assailants tend to strike in the darkest, most remote areas that most students are smart enough to avoid. Students, especially young women, are advised against walking alone late at night. Students who pay attention to their surroundings and keep track of their friends will most likely graduate unscathed.

All USC students are required to sign up for Trojan Alerts, which inform students about what is happening on campus with DPS and which areas to avoid. Mass texts and e-mails are sent out immediately if there is a problem that needs to be contained. Each Trojan Alert gives students a description of what is happening and a description of the suspects, if available. This system only lets people know about the biggest problems, however, and smaller things, such as dorm thefts, are left unaddressed.

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tjacksonconn

Communication and Media Studies '15

3.5

B

Very Safety-Aware

As USC is located in the heart of Los Angeles, there are a few dangerous incidents that occur here and there. With this being the case, the school makes a strong effort to make all of the students aware of what is going on in the surrounding area and of how to be as safe as possible. There is a great Department of Public Safety that watches over the campus and is available to assist students who may feel unsafe.

May 22, 2012

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sebastis

Business Administration and Management '15

3.1

B-

Good

campus is safe and surrounding area just dont travel outside the bubble alone at night

Apr 24, 2012

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rhall1994

Communication and Media Studies '16

4.2

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Health and Safety

although USC is surrounded by a bad area, the security measures are better than any other campus I have visited. While on campus you could not be much safer, the security team is top notch and as long as you are smart and don't venture into bad territory you have nothing to worry about.

Apr 16, 2012

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