From building searches to traffic stops to caring for casualties, participants in the Ohio State University Police Division Community Police Academy get a real-world taste of an OSUPD officer’s job responsibilities.
The Community Police Academy is a free, four-week program designed to give university community members an idea of what it’s like to protect and serve on campus.
Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots campaign.
The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety will host a drive-through event to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is located at 901 Woody Hayes Drive in Columbus, but drivers are encouraged to enter behind the building from Kenny Road because of nearby construction.
Can’t make drive-through event? No problem. Drop your toys off to the donation boxes located inside Blankenship Hall or at...
Safety is the university’s top priority and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), CampusParc, Transportation & Traffic Management (TTM) and the Department of Public Safety work together to offer services during the winter months to keep you safe. As snow and ice start to collect, FOD teams are dispatched to treat campus roadways and sidewalks. They remain on campus throughout the day and night treating and plowing as needed. CampusParc crews will also be on campus treating parking lots and garages, with garage rooftops remaining open, when possible. Learn more on the CampusParc website .
https://dps.osu.edu/prepare-for-winter-weather While customers may...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 11/12/2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers on patrol were flagged down by three people near N. Pearl Street and 13th Avenue – two of which were Ohio State students. The third member of the group, who is not an Ohio State student, said that she was walking with her friends along Chittenden Ave. when an unknown male approached and pointed what looked like a pellet gun due to the orange tip. The victim reported...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 11/11/2021 at approximately 5:55 p.m., a robbery occurred on East 12th Avenue, just east of Summit Street, near the alley. The victim is not an Ohio State student, faculty or staff member.
Reports indicate that a male suspect approached the victim, pointed a gun and demanded the belongings of the victim. After taking the victim's cell phone and wallet, the suspect fled on foot southbound in the alley toward Chittenden Avenue. No injuries...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 11/7/2021, at approximately 2:05 a.m., a robbery occurred on W. Oakland Ave. Reports indicate that three people, including one Ohio State student, were together when approached by an unknown vehicle. A male suspect exited the car, pointed a gun and demanded their belongings. After robbing the victims, the suspect got back in the small silver sedan driven by a female suspect and fled the area toward Neil Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Ohio State is launching a new program as part of a holistic approach to safety and security resources for students, staff, faculty and visitors.
This week marks the start of Buckeye Block Watch, which promotes a safe and welcoming University District.
Members of Buckeye Block Watch will patrol the off-campus community and offer resources and information while reporting suspicious activity. They are not sworn law enforcement officers and will not have arrest powers or carry firearms. These Buckeye Block Watch patrols are separate and distinct from the Ohio State University Police Division, Columbus Division of Police,...
The Lantern recently highlighted The Ohio State University Police Division's Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program as part of its People of OSU series. Watch the video (below) to see the story. To learn more about R.A.D, visit: https://dps.osu.edu/safety-classes/rad-classes
A Buckeye Alert system test will occur on Tuesday (11/9). Students, faculty and staff on all Ohio State campuses will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test. If a Buckeye Alert is issued, information will also be posted at emergency.osu.edu . If your cell phone number is already in Workday (for faculty/staff) or BuckeyeLink (for students), then you are automatically registered for the Buckeye Alert text messaging system. Faculty, staff and students have the ability to register up to two additional cell phone numbers to receive text message notifications. The...
Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots campaign.
The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety will host a drive-through event to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is located at 901 Woody Hayes Drive in Columbus, but drivers are encouraged to enter behind the building from Kenny Road because of nearby construction.
Can’t make drive-through event? No problem. Drop your toys off to the donation boxes located inside Blankenship Hall or at...
