<p>At USC our campus police have an agreement with the LAPD that makes them peace officers with the right of arrest on and off campus (within a specific radius). This is because USC’s campus is tiny, and the vast majority of students live off campus. As a result, the area surrounding the campus has become much, much safer, as it’s more patrolled than other areas of Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that USC’s DPS officers are academy trained, and many are ex cops. USC also has extensive surveillance equipment on and off campus.</p>