MSCJ at USC

As LA prepares to host eight World Cup matches, local, state and federal agencies are teaming up in “one of the largest” coordinated security operations in the city’s history.

FBI, Local Agencies Detail World Cup Security in Los Angeles Officials unveil one of L.A.’s largest security operations ahead of eight FIFA World Cup matches at Los Angeles Stadium.

California courts are experimenting with AI to draft legal decisions. LA County Superior Court began testing a tool called Learned Hand in February to assist with legal research and drafting, but legal experts question whether AI belongs in criminal cases. Does AI have a place in the courtroom?

California judges are testing a new AI clerk. You won't know if it's looking at your case Courts in Los Angeles and Riverside counties are testing an artificial intelligence tool and deciding whether it can be used in high-stakes criminal cases.

Congratulations to our 2026 Master of Science in Criminal Justice graduates on this incredible achievement. Fight On!

USC’s 2026 Criminal Justice Graduates Are Ready to Lead Through Complexity 67 Master of Science in Criminal Justice graduates gathered on Friday, May 15, 2026 to celebrate their achievements with family and friends.

The Priority Review Deadline is coming soon! Apply by Tuesday, May 19 to receive priority consideration for the Fall 2026 term.

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2025’s homicide tally marks the city’s lowest total since 1966, when the city’s population was nearly a third smaller. The downturn mirrors precipitous drops in many other large cities nationwide in 2025.

LAPD chief says more homicides are being solved amid a record decline in killings Police officials held a news conference Thursday to tout improvements in the homicide 'clearance rate,' a measure of how often detectives mark murder investigations as closed, saying more killings were solved in a year when crime rates plummeted.

April is recognized as Second Chance Month by organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors—a time to raise awareness of the obstacles that as many as one in three Americans with a criminal record face, and to call attention to the need for opportunities and resources to allow them to succeed.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week was established in 1981 to bring awareness of the impact that crimes have on victims, honor survivors, and raise awareness about victims' rights and services available. MSCJ Alumnus Johnathan Bailey serves as Commander at the Orange County Family Justice Center—a center that delivers programs that empower survivors and educate the community. See how Bailey leverages his program knowledge and expertise in his role.

MSCJ Ambassador Spotlight: Leading with Purpose - USC Bovard College Master of Science in Criminal Justice graduate Johnathan Bailey empowers his community, and mentors students who seek to make a difference.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 semester. Apply now and start classes at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/cj/apply/