The University of South Florida Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency. Listed below are some of the services provided here:

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT:University of South Florida Police Officers monitor and enforce traffic laws on a continuous basis. The Police Department works with surrounding agencies on and off campus to increase awareness by conducting traffic enforcement waves for speed violations, safety belt enforcement and many other infractions that need special attention.

SERVICE CALLS: University Officers assist the community by providing motorist with dead battery assistance. During the week, Parking Services provides this service on a continuous basis. Motorist with AAA are encouraged to contact them for assistance. Based on certain situations police will also unlock doors for faculty or staff.

PHYSICAL SECURITY INSPECTIONS: University Officers while out on patrol, also provide the community with an invaluable service of documenting and requesting repair of anything they feel could pose a potential hazard to the community such as traffic view obstructions, road pot holes, traffic light malfunctions, emergency blue light phone malfunctions, and building structural problems as well as many other possible problems that might arise.

RETURN PROPERTY: The University of South Florida Police Department offers the service of holding and returning lost or stolen property until the original owner can retrieve the property.

FIREARM STORAGE: The University Police Department will hold and secure all firearms owned by students or staff.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: The University Police Department provides the response of patrol officers to all medical emergencies on campus. All University Police officers are trained and certified in C.P.R., First Aid, and the use of an A.E.D. (Automated External Defibrillator), officers will provide first responder assistance until medical personnel arrive.

PIZZO ELEMENTARY: The University Police Department works very closely with Pizzo Elementary School located at Bull Run Drive and Fowler Avenue. Patrol officers provide the children with occasional classroom instruction as well assisting faculty and staff with various types of assistance.