USC Police

📢 A new CRIME BULLETIN has been posted on the Division of Law Enforcement & Safety’s website. View: sc.edu/crimebulletin

Congrats to Officer A. Lazaro for being named Operations Bureau Officer of the Quarter! Lazaro demonstrates dedication, accountability and a high level of professionalism in every aspect of the job, making a positive impact both within the department and out in the community.

Update 3/16/2026, 5:46pm: Our non-emergency phone line is operational.

⚠️ Notice: Non-Emergency Line Our non-emergency phone line (803-777-4215) is currently experiencing service interruptions. In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Update 3/16/2026, 5:46pm: Our non-emergency phone line is operational.

Learn more: bit.ly/uscpdjobs

Now Hiring: Police Officer (Class 1) $56,696 – $82,381 DOE/E ➡️Already SC certified? $7,500 signing bonus

Carolina Alert: ALL CLEAR. The Tornado Warning is no longer in effect for the Columbia campus. Check sc.edu/CarolinaAlert for more info.

Carolina Alert: A TORNADO WARNING has been issued for the Columbia campus. Seek safe shelter immediately. Check sc.edu/CarolinaAlert for more info.

This morning, Chief Wuchenich welcomed 22 female officers from USCPD, Columbia PD and Cayce PD as they began Advanced Female Officer Survival Training. Thank you to Lou Ann Hamblin of LouKa Tactical for presenting Chief with a challenge coin and t-shirt to mark the occasion.

Register: sc.edu/calendar/uofsc…

📌 Faculty & Staff Workshop: Responding to An Active Shooter 📅 Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2026 ⏰ 1:10 – 2 p.m. | TCL 🔗👇

📢 Got today’s @CarolinaAlert test text but not yesterday’s public safety notice? Texts are sent only for true emergencies requiring action. Non-disruptive updates are shared on the Carolina Alert website and social media.

@gregorywasiluk @CarolinaAlert Wonderful, thank you!

@USCPD @CarolinaAlert Yes

Did you get the @CarolinaAlert test today? We test the systems every spring and fall to make sure they’re in working order! Learn more: sc.edu/CarolinaAlert

Lock your vehicle. Lock your dorm. Lock your house. Lock your apartment. Lock your doors. Lock your windows. Lock your bike. Lock your moped. Lock your scooter. Lock your golf cart. 🔒 Lock all the things.

USC’s emergency notification source (@CarolinaAlert), will conduct an unscheduled test of the emergency notification system campus-wide March 9-10. To learn more, please visit: sc.edu/CarolinaAlert

If you must travel in this area over the next several hours, expect delays. City of Columbia and law enforcement are also responding to support the operation. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

🚨 Traffic Alert: Columbia, S.C. SCDOT crews are on-site at the intersection of Assembly and Gervais in Columbia inspecting road damage that appears to be related to a collapsed pipe under the roadway. Some travel lanes are closed but traffic is moving through the area.

🚦Traffic alert: Use extra caution while traveling eastbound on Gervais Street & southbound on Assembly Street as @SCDOTMidlands works to remedy a road concern. A metal plate will likely be placed in that area. Drive safely & please, don't drive distracted.