Whether you live on campus, or off, secure your home. Help keep all Buckeyes safe by making it harder on criminals.
On Campus
Do not allow tailgaters into residence halls. All residence halls require a person to swipe their Buck ID to gain access. Even though it may seem rude, do not hold the door for unknown persons. Make everyone swipe in to gain access.
Once inside, lock your room door and do not leave valuables unattended. Report suspicious activity or missing items to University Police by calling 614-292-2121.
Off Campus
If living off campus, secure your home. Police recommend that Buckeyes take the following proactive steps (watch video):
- Lock doors and windows. While housemates may come and go throughout the day, remind everyone to bring their keys so that you can secure your home.
- Do not leave valuables, such as money, laptops or other electronics, in plain sight.
- Do not let unknown people inside your house or apartment.
- Do not store car keys near your home’s entryways or in common areas.
- Lock cars and do not leave keys, key fobs or other valuables inside.
- Report suspicious activity, or stolen items, to police.
Off-campus, call CPD at 614-645-4545. Always dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.
Free window and door alarms and smart plugs for lights are available for students at the Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement Office located in the Ohio Union. The office also offers personal safety devices for students that, when triggered, emit a loud noise. Collect your devices by stopping by 3106 Ohio Union Monday-Friday, 8 – 5 p.m.
The university offers an Off-Campus Community Crime Map that shows crime reports from CPD. The system also allows users to set up customized email alerts.
For additional safety resources, please visit dps.osu.edu.