Center for Work and Family Life
Disaster preparedness and crisis information may be found in this section of the Center for Work and Family Life website.
Safety (Emergency, Trojans Alert, CPR, First Aid)
Emergency Phone and Blue Lights
Located throughout USC campuses, the emergency phones and blue lights are connected to Public Safety’s 24-hour communications center. The phones identity the phone’s location are determined if the caller is unable to speak.
Contact:
213 740-4321 EMERGENCY
213 740-6000 INFORMATION
USC Campus Cruiser Service
If you are one of the many individuals who work, study or take classes at night, you don't have to walk to your car or home alone. The USC Campus Cruiser Service offers either a walking or vehicle escort to your destination.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-4911
HSC 323 442-2100
Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards: Consultation Concerning Disruptive Behavior
The Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards: Consultation Concerning Disruptive Behavior resource for faculty/staff provides consultations on preventing and addressing disruptive and inappropriate behavior.
Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior: Guidelines for Faculty and Staff
The guidebook, Disruptive and Threatening Student Behavior: Guidelines for Faculty and Staff, is to assist faculty when they encounter disruptive behavior from students.
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
The Department of Public Safety is “committed to preserving the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to USC through a variety of enforcement, prevention and educational programs…”
Contact:
213 740-4321 EMERGENCY
213-740-6000 BUSINESS
Crime Prevention and Community Education Unit
The Crime Prevention and Community Education Unit provides information on self-defense classes, pepper spray classes, self-defense devices and weapons, property protection, and other crime prevention and safety issues.
Contact: 213 743-1730
Basic First Aid / CPR / AED Training - Professional Development
Professional Development offers classes that will help you with emergency preparedness. Please check their website for the most updated workshop schedule
Contact: 213 740-5885
CAPS/Environmental Health & Safety
CAPS (Career and Protective Services) department provides leadership for developing a safety culture by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling risks for the USC Campuses and surrounding community. Information is provided on chemical safety, biological safety, radiation safety, laser safety, vehicle safety, occupational safety and health, campus sustainability, environmental affairs, medical surveillance, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and wellness.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6448
HSC 323 442-2200
CPR - USC Recreational Sports
USC Recreational Sports offers CPR and Lifeguard classes.
Contact: 213 740-5127
Medical Care and First Aid Resources at USC
Information about existing resources and guidelines regarding medical and first aid on campus is provided.
TrojansAlert
When an emergency occurs, the TrojansAlert system allows authorized senders to notify you with instructions and updates using your:
- E-mail account (school, home, office, etc.)
- Cell phone, pager
- Smart Phones and handheld devices
- Land Lines
Vehicle Safety
USC is enrolled in DMV’s Pull Notice Program, a program that notifies the University when an employee is involved in a vehicular offense.
Contact:
UPC 213 740-6448
HSC 323 442-2200