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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the USC Department of Public Safety patch?

It is a navy flat-top shield with a gray border. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA arches across the top and PUBLIC SAFETY sits at the bottom, both in gray. The center carries a gold seven-point star with DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY on the inner ring and a dark-red torch seal at its core.

Is this a police patch or a public safety patch?

USC uses a Department of Public Safety, which is the university's campus safety and law-enforcement agency. This patch is the official DPS insignia, which is why the star ring reads DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY and the bottom reads PUBLIC SAFETY rather than POLICE.

What does the seven-point star mean?

The seven-point star is a traditional peace-officer badge shape used by many California law-enforcement and public-safety agencies. On this patch it frames the USC Department of Public Safety seal at the center.

Can you make a custom campus public safety patch like this for our department?

Yes. A flat-top shield with a seven-point star and a central seal is a flexible template. Our artwork team can swap the seal, university name, colors, and border to match your campus agency, with a free proof before production.

How much does a patch like this cost, and what is the minimum order?

Estimated pricing runs from about $17 each at 10 units down to roughly $2 each at 1,000 units, with no setup or mold fee. The minimum order starts as low as 10 pieces, so smaller runs for a specialty unit are welcome.

Do I need credentials to order a patch with the USC Department of Public Safety name on it?

Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the USC Department of Public Safety are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Campus public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.

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