Toward a New Understanding
The USC Safe Communities Institute engages research, interdisciplinary education, and collaboration to advance sustainable “whole-of-community” public safety strategies, policies, and programs.
News & Analysis
- CREATE Releases Report on Homegrown Violent Extremism Radicalization CharacteristicsApril 08, 2019
- New Zealand White Supremacist Shooting is a Warning for the USMarch 25, 2019
- LAPD Officers Present Capstone Projects for USC Development ProgramMarch 15, 2019
- DPS, Safety Advocates Emphasize Student Readiness on Anniversary of Parkland ShootingFebruary 18, 2019
Officer Spotlight: USC Department of Public Safety Chief John Thomas. Leading USC DPS, Chief Thomas is a 21-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, a leader in law enforcement organizations across the country and an instructor for the Safe Communities Institute. Thank you Chief Thomas for your service!