Emergency & Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety at the Medical University of South Carolina is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for patients, students, visitors, faculty, and staff.

Our nationally accredited department maintains a highly trained staff of sworn police personnel appointed and commissioned as State Constables by the Governor of South Carolina. Officers are empowered to enforce the laws of South Carolina with statewide jurisdiction and arrest powers.

• Crime Reporting Policy (PDF)
• Crime Reporting Policy — Appendix A: Crime Definitions and Clery Geography (PDF)
• Crime Reporting Policy — Appendix B: Campus Security Authorities (PDF)

• MUSC DPS Organizational Structure (PDF) 

• Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct (PDF)

MUSC Alerts 

Personal Devices

In order to receive text, voice, or email alerts on your personal device, you must first register your personal contact information.

MUSC Email

All MUSC email accounts will receive prompt notifications of emergency situations.

Desktop Alert

Every MUSC networked desktop computer will receive a visual alert during an emergency.

MUSC Information Line

Call 843-792-MUSC during any emergency event for updates.