Public Safety @ HSC
Department of Public Safety (DPS) @ the HSC
The HSC Department of Public Safety is a 24 hour operation headed by Captain Aaron Drake, supported by
approximately 15 Sworn Officers. There are four Officers and one Sergeant assigned to each patrol shift.
They are also 33 Community Service Officers assigned to the various Health Care Operations at HSC. They are
responsible for the security at the assigned locations and is responsible for building security, parking
lot/structure patrols and patrolling the campus. DPS also has several Bike Patrol Officers that work in
the afternoon and late evening shifts. DPS has various Safety and Security programs available for the
USC Community.
Location:
2200 Lambie Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
(in the trailers at the corner of San Pablo and Alcazar Streets)
Contact info:
Non-emergency contact: (323)442-1205 & (323)442-1206
Emergency Contact Info (323)442-2100
Programs offered by DPS:
Apartment/Building/Office Safety
Operation Identification
Personal Safety
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
Silent Witness
Special Interest Programs
Theft Avoidance
DPS offers a campus escort service (to/from car/office) that is available after Campus Cruiser has closed, or on an emergency basis.
For information on any of these programs, contact Sergeant Baker at DPS HSC offices, x2-1205, x2-1206.
Where is the emergency phone closest to you? (pdf)
DPS FAQ (frequently asked questions)