Daily Crime Log / Fire Log
Access a chronological record of all criminal incidents and residential fires reported to the USC Police Department within the past two months. Our Records Unit maintains updated current and past Crime/ Fire Logs. You can download one of these logs here or contact our Records Unit (803-777-5282) for the most updated copy or past copies. View Log [pdf]
Older Crime/Fire Logs
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Crime Bulletins
If a situation or incident is not immediately life threatening or is contained, a crime bulletin may be posted to provide a timely warning to the university community. Crime Bulletins are issued when pertinent information is available and may also include relevant safety tips. Unless an on-going threat is present, Crime Bulletins may be removed at the end of each semester.
Type of Incident: Community Awareness Bulletin – Counterfeit Pills & Fentanyl Risk
Date of Bulletin: March 18, 2026
Alert Status: Social media notification and web page posting only
The University of South Carolina Police Department (USCPD) is warning the Carolina community about the ongoing national trend of counterfeit prescription pills containing lethal amounts of fentanyl.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid approximately 100 times more potent than morphine. Even a small amount can be fatal.
This warning follows a recent federal case in which a Columbia man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing a counterfeit pill containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina, the victim believed she was purchasing Percocet, but the pill contained fentanyl.
Law enforcement agencies nationwide continue to find counterfeit pills being sold as Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, and other prescription medications through social media, online marketplaces and personal contacts.
USCPD is aware that some students obtain prescription medications from sources other than licensed medical providers. In addition to potential criminal penalties, these counterfeit pills may contain deadly substances.
A document from the DEA can be found here: COUNTERFEIT DRUGS FACT SHEET.
USC Good Samaritan Policy
The Medical Overdose Treatment policy encourages students to seek help for themselves or others during an alcohol or drug
overdose. Students or organizations who call for medical assistance may receive educational
and supportive measures over disciplinary sanctions.
If you believe someone may be at risk, contact USCPD immediately at 803-777-4215.
Counterfeit pills are illegal, dangerous and potentially deadly. Awareness and quick action can save lives.
Type of Incident: Community Awareness Bulletin – Sextortion Threats
Date of Bulletin: January 24, 2024
Alert Status: Social media notification and web page posting only
The University of South Carolina Police Department (USCPD) and other law enforcement agencies are warning community members of an evolving trend in a scam occurring across the nation: young adults being targeted by bad actors using sextortion as a means of financial gain.
Although USCPD has not received recent complaints involving sextortion, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a nationwide public service announcement reporting a 20% increase in financially motivated sextortion cases.
What is sextortion? The FBI defines sextortion as a crime that occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private or sensitive materials if you don’t give them what they want, like sexual favors, images of a sexual nature, or, in this case, money.
Predators seek out unsuspecting victims online in chat rooms, social media platforms, dating sites and gaming applications. After befriending their targets, these predators convince the suspects to send them sexually explicit material. Once they have the images, videos and live-stream recordings they want, the criminals demand money in exchange for not distributing the photos and videos to a victim’s family, friends or colleagues.
Anyone can fall victim to these crimes and it’s more common than most think.
Financially motivated schemes like sextortion are on the rise. It’s important that young adults know the dangers of these scams and how to prevent themselves from becoming victims.
- Never send compromising images of yourself to anyone—once it’s out there, it’s nearly impossible to get back.
- Don’t open attachments or click on links from people you don’t know. Hackers use malware to gain access to your devices and can control your webcam and microphone without you knowing.
- Turn off your devices and webcams when you aren’t using them. Camera covers are readily available from retailers.
- If you think you’re being exploited, report the predator’s account via the platform’s safety features.
- If someone you’re talking to online is acting suspiciously, don’t engage. Block them from contacting you.
- If you feel like an online conversation has turned into exploitation, screenshot all the interactions to help law enforcement identify the predator.
- Never send money to strangers.
- Don’t click on unsolicited messages or photos; be wary of unsolicited friend or follow requests.
- Be careful what you share online. Scammers use personal details found on social media accounts to gain your trust.
Due to national trends involving sexual scams and sextortion threats, USCPD is issuing a warning to the Carolina Community. If you feel you have been a victim of a sextortion scheme, please contact USCPD immediately to file a report: 803-777-4215. Sextortion is illegal and help is available.