Please join us in congratulating Officer N. Heck, who has been recognized as the Operations Bureau Officer of the Quarter. 👏
This recognition reflects Officer Heck’s dedication to serving the community and commitment to professional police work.
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- Damion Walker, 25, & Malcolm Price, 38, both of Columbia have been sentenced to federal prison for being felons in possession of firearms. ... An officer with the University of South Carolina Police Department (USCPD) patrolled the area near the arena and saw Walker and Price...Damion Walker, 25, and Malcolm Price, 38, both of Columbia have been sentenced to federal prison for being felons in possession of firearms. @ATFCharlotte, @USCPD and @ColumbiaPDSC investigated. justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/col…
- Orientation season is underway! Our officers (and canines) are excited to meet incoming students and their families, share safety tips and introduce the services available to our campus community. Welcome, and we can't wait to see you on campus in the fall!
- In observance of Memorial Day, our administrative offices will be closed today, May 25. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, May 26. You can reach a USCPD officer 24/7 by calling 803-777-4215. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
- The wait is over! ⏰ The new campus safety app, CarolinaSAFE, has arrived! CarolinaSAFE is replacing the Rave Guardian app. Current users will lose access to Rave Guardian on May 24, 2026. Make the switch now to stay connected! Available in your Apple app and Google Play stores.
- “Our K-9 teams performing at such a high level in a national competition is a tremendous source of pride for our department. ..." 👀
- Replying to @USCPDPlease join us in thanking K-9 Rudy for her service and wishing her a well-earned retirement filled with rest and plenty of treats.
- Replying to @USCPDRudy logged more than 1,200 training hours and was a familiar face at community events, including Kisses with K-9s, Pizza with Police and New Student Orientation. She connected with countless students, faculty and staff across the Carolina community throughout her tenure.
- Replying to @USCPDRudy supported athletic events, concert sweeps and dignitary visits, and assisted partner agencies. She most recently served alongside Officer R. Molina.
- Replying to @USCPDRudy, a yellow Labrador retriever, joined USCPD in February 2021 and was certified through the United States Police Canine Association and Global Canine Protection Group. As an explosives and firearm detection dog, she completed more than 100 deployments throughout her career.
- After more than five years of dedicated service, K-9 Rudy has officially retired from the University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. 👇
- We are profoundly saddened by the line-of-duty death of Officer DJ Keller of the Greenwood Police Department. Chief Wuchenich and the men and women of USCPD extend our sincere condolences to his family, fellow officers and the Greenwood community.
- Investigator N. Hill is building on the work he’s already doing through USC's School of Information Science. Using tuition assistance to pursue a master’s degree, he’s sharpening his skills now while keeping future options open. See how ⬇️
