USC is not equipped for earthquakes
Classrooms need safe desks and chairs that will protect students in an earthquake.
Tag Archive for: campus safety
Campus carry betrays student safety
Students at UT Austin continue to protest for their safety — and rightfully so.
Student robbed near campus, loses cell phone
Shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday, a student heading south on Catalina Street was robbed by a male suspect in his late twenties, according to the Department of Public Safety. The suspect jumped out of a nearby car, tore her phone from her hands, jumped back in and sped away. The student remained unharmed. Police […]
University of Colorado offers questionable defense tips for women
On Monday night, the Department of Public Safety at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs posted a list of 10 tips to help female students defend themselves against rapists. These “tips” have created a large debate as it includes controversial advice to female students such as informing their attacker “that you have a disease […]
What should the university’s approach to security be?
The last year at USC has been marked by two major violent crimes: the tragic killings of two graduate students in April and the shooting on Halloween night. USC was also marked by increased security measures, both on and off campus. The Los Angeles Police Department added extra patrols in addition to 30 officers, a […]
Trojans Alerts must err on side of caution
DPS made the right decision to send out a prompt alert Monday night rather than wait.
Students, parents want university to focus on safety
Most students say they still feel safe on campus, but many parents are concerned about security.
DPS, LAPD tackle safety concerns
The Los Angeles Police Department added 30 officers to the University Park area.
Bike safety regulation goes in circles
Recent DPS announcement regarding increased traffic monitoring does little to address problem.