With the new law school moving in to the police department’s old space on Senate Street, the USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety has settled into a new home on 1415 Henderson St.
The old police department building has historical significance.
“The new police department is more efficient in the use of its space because we were pretty much able to design it from the ground up,” said Eric Grabski, USC police spokesman. “The new building has three floors, including a basement, and we’re using all of them.”
Along with the new residence, the police department also has a new website, which makes it easier for community members to find contact information for the department. Hot topics, crime bulletins, emergency notifications, the daily crime log and the crime map are now highlighted on the website. There is also a link for community members to download the new Rave Guardian safety app.
“Our new website is easier to navigate. It’s very user-friendly,” Grabski said. “There’s several features on the website that will help our community to be able to find out what to do when they have questions.”
According to Grabski, the new building and website help the police department operate more smoothly.
“We’re able to be more efficient and effective here at the police department,” Grabski said. “That not only helps us, but the entire community.”
Although the police department moved several blocks away from campus, Grabski said that their “accessibility is still excellent” due to the visible police presence on campus.
“The police are accessible 24 hours a day,” Grabski said. “That doesn’t mean you have to come to the police station.”