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USC is located in the heart of the City of Los Angeles, a vibrant, diverse, modern city with all the benefits of a major metropolitan area. Being near the center of a major urban area provides the campus community with many cultural, professional, recreational, historical, and educational opportunities.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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In order to take full advantage of your stay at USC and to make it as safe as possible, remember that safety is a partnership between you, your community, and the USC Department of Public Safety. By staying vigilant and applying the safety tips provided on this page, we can work together to create a safer, more secure environment for everyone.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Staying Safe at USC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Theft Prevention<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Protecting Your Mail<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Suspicious Activity and Confrontations<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What to Do During a Robbery<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Panhandling<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Moving Out and Traveling<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jogging Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sexual Assault and Violence<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Getting Around Campus Safely<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hosting Social Events<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Be Aware of Scams<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bicycle, Scooter and Skateboard Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In order to take full advantage of your stay at USC and to make it as safe as possible, the USC Department of Public Safety would like you to consider the following safety tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n