Welcome to the University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety website. For over 50 years the men and women of the Division have taken great pride in protecting and serving the Carolina Community. The Division has a long standing tradition of excellence and continues in striving to provide quality services to our campus.

The mission of our Division is to provide a safe and peaceful environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors while ensuring safe and reliable access to the University.

To accomplish this mission, the Division is comprised of four departments:

   • Field Services

            (Uniform Patrol)

   • Administration

            (Records Management, Training, Communications & Planning & Research)

   • Investigations & Technical Unit   

            (Investigations,  Forensic Services & Technical Operations)

   • Community Relations

            (Parking Enforcement, Community Relations & Victims Assistance)

We hope the information you find within these pages is interesting and useful, so that you may learn how to stay safe during your time here at the University of South Carolina and gain an understanding of the many responsibilities and services the Division provides.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.