Here to Protect and Serve
The SC State University Department of Public Safety is committed to providing the best law enforcement services to all university students, faculty, staff, and visiting community supporters. Their purpose is to provide a safe and secure environment in which SC State students can concentrate on reaching their educational goals of graduating and fulfilling the college experience while meeting their full potential.
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One Campus. One Standard. One Safe Bulldog Community.
Campus safety is a shared responsibility. Every student, employee and visitor has a role in helping to keep South Carolina State University safe.
Remember the Five Bulldog Safety Rules:
🎓 CARRY YOUR SC STATE ID
Have your university identification available and present it when required.
🔒 LOCK YOUR ROOM AND VEHICLE
Never leave residence hall rooms, offices or vehicles unsecured.
👀 REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
If something does not look, sound or feel right, report it to Public Safety.
🚪 KNOW TWO WAYS OUT
Identify emergency exits whenever you enter a building, classroom, residence hall
or event venue.
📢 FOLLOW OFFICIAL SC STATE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
During an emergency, rely on official university communications, not rumors or unverified
social media posts.
Public Safety Services
- See Something Say Something Program
- Bike Patrol Unit
- Bridging the Gap Initiative
- Internship Program
- Residence Hall Security
- Safety Briefings in Residence Halls
- Victim Assistance Program
- Walk a Mile Sexual Assault Event
- Work Study Program
Safety & Security Tips
Your safety is a shared responsibility. At SC State, we are committed to maintaining a secure campus environment — and students play an important role in fostering a culture of care, accountability and awareness.
Campus entry
To facilitate a secure environment, SC State has designated gates and processes for students, employees and visitors entering the campus.
Important Links
Parking Registration
Chief of Police
SC State Police Chief Clybun Halley oversees the Department of Public Safety.He is committed to embracing change while leading with transparency and open communication.
His vision emphasizes community policing, with officers serving the needs of students,
faculty and staff while fostering an inclusive organization that reflects the university's
culture and encourages collaboration across the campus community.
Meet Chief Halley