PSI Videos

ELP Alumni Spotlight: Lt. Kellee Hicks

In this alumni spotlight, Kellee Hicks discusses her experience in the USC Public Safety Initiatives Executive Leadership Program (ELP) and the lasting impact it has had on her leadership journey. Watch the video.

PSLP Alumni Spotlight: Gabriel Gnanapragasam

What does effective public safety leadership look like in today’s rapidly changing environment? In this alumni spotlight, Gabriel Gnanapragasam shares how the USC Public Safety Leadership Program (PSLP) challenged him to think differently about leadership, collaboration, and service. Watch the video.

Highlights: Women Leading the Way – Annual Women’s History Month Panel

The USC Price Center on National Defense and Public Safety proudly hosted Women Leading The Way, a Women’s History Month panel on March 11 that brought together an inspiring group of women leaders shaping the future of public safety and civic leadership. Watch the video.

Hightlights | Building a Resilient Los Angeles: Lessons from This Year’s Emergencies

The Building a Resilient Los Angeles: Lessons Learned from This Year’s Emergencies panel brought together senior public safety leaders at USC Price to reflect on the real-world challenges Los Angeles faced throughout 2025. Watch the video.

SCI Distinguished Speaker Series (Black History Month Edition): Mayor Emma Sharif

The Safe Communities Institute (SCI) celebrates Black History Month by honoring the rich legacy and ongoing contributions of Black leaders. In this insightful interview, Mayor Emma Sharif of Compton shares her personal experiences and reflections on the significance of Black History Month. Interviewed by SCI Interim Director Frank Zerunyan, Mayor Sharif discusses the importance of recognizing Black leaders who have paved the way for progress and change, both in the past and today. Watch the video.

SCI Distinguished Speaker Series: Ozie Gonzaque

Jim McDonnell, Director of the USC Price Safe Communities Institute (SCI), was honored to sit down with Mrs. Ozie Gonzaque, a renowned community activist and former President of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners of Los Angeles (HACLA). Watch the video.

Community Storytelling for Social Change

In times of turmoil, storytelling can be a catalyst for policy change, as well as a symbol for healing and resistance. On the 30th anniversary of the Los Angeles Uprising, SCI and its partners presented a panel discussion, “Community Storytelling for Policy Change – The Lasting Influence of Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and the 1992 LA Uprising.” Watch the video.

Training Beyond the Department

SCI and The Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG) host a webinar to discuss how law enforcement programs outside of the department are vital. The discussion addresses some unique aspects that typically aren’t incorporated in police training, including civil and human rights protection education, the social psychology of perpetrators of identity-based violence, the specific realities of policing in traumatized communities, and working with civilian oversight mechanisms. Watch the video.

Price Talks — The Virus of Hate

On April 23, 2020, as part of the Sol Price School of Public Policy “Price Talks: Policy in a Pandemic,” PSI Director Dr. Erroll Southers discussed the continuing threat from homegrown violent extremism (HVE) and some of the attacks and strategies extremist groups are employing during the pandemic. Watch the presentation.

The Thin Line Between Black & Blue

On February 19, 2020, PSI and the USC Black Alumni Association held a discussion, “The Thin Line Between Black and Blue: Black Law Enforcement Chiefs Panel,” featuring four current and former African American chiefs of police. Watch the recorded panel.

Homegrown Violent Extremism Digital Summit

On November 8, 2019, PSI presented the USC Homegrown Violent Extremism Digital Summit, a live-streamed event offering panel discussions on surviving violence, digital media and disengagement from extremism. Watch the recorded panel discussions:

• Panel 1 – Surviving Extremist Violence
• Panel 2 – Extremism and Digital Media
• Panel 3 – The Path Out of Extremism

The Mueller Report – Analysis with Malcolm Nance

US intelligence analyst with NBC/MSNBC Malcolm Nance broke his silence on the Mueller Report findings during a conversation with PSI Director Dr. Erroll Southers. The experts discussed key findings in the report and offered predictions on the future of the Trump presidency, implications for the intelligence community, and more. Click here to watch the discussion.

Distinguished Speaker Series – Douglas Laux

On April 10, 2019, PSI hosted former CIA operations officer Douglas Laux to discuss his intelligence work in the Middle East and his book, Left of Boom: How A Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated The Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Click here to watch the full presentation.

USC National Safe Schools Digital Summit

On October 24, 2018, the University of Southern California presented the inaugural National Safe Schools Digital Summit. The nationally live-streamed event presented three panel discussions, as well as remarks from leaders in school violence prevention.  Watch the Summit’s recorded panel discussions:

• Summit Opening Remarks
• Panel 1: Students are the Nation’s Greatest Asset
• Panel 2: There is No Profile for School Security
• Panel 3: When a School Shooting is the Story
• Los Angeles School Police Department Chief Steve Zipperman
• Dr. Karla M. Rhay

Rancho Mirage Writers Festival: Post-9/11 Homegrown Violent Extremism

PSI Director Dr. Erroll Southers spoke at the 2019 Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, hosted by PSI donors Jamie Kabler and Helene Galen, who is a member of the USC Board of Trustees. Dr. Southers shared information on how violent extremists exploit vulnerabilities in their communities and offered approaches to put security theory into practice. Click here to watch the full presentation.

Distinguished Speaker Series – Malcolm Nance

On August 7, 2018, PSI hosted intelligence and counterterrorism expert Malcolm Nance to explore his New York Times bestseller, The Plot to Destroy Democracy: How Putin and His Spies Are Undermining America and Dismantling the West. Click here to watch the full program.

Black Identity Extremism (BIE) Forum

On February 2, 2018, Congresswoman Karen Bass joined PSI for an open discussion about an FBI document she is concerned will lead to police violence against young black activists due to the Bureau’s “Black Identity Extremism” designation. Click here to watch the full program.