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  • In the News: Get to know your friendly neighborhood Block Watch

    furia.4@osu.edu | October 23, 2025
    They roam the University District at night, wearing orange and white jackets, on a mission to help keep students safe. Called Buckeye Block Watch, these non-sworn patrols operate as the university’s extra eyes and ears in the off-campus area to escort students home, report burnt-out street lights and overflow trash and call police if they see a crime happening. Doug McGrew, director of ...
    A view of a man walking with a neon shirt on that says, "Buckeye Block Watch"

  • Halloween Safety Tips

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 15, 2025
    This Halloween weekend, keep the costumes spooky but take your personal safety serious. If you celebrate, please do so responsibly and be respectful neighbors. Police recommend sticking with your friends. If you go out together, come home together.On campus, make everyone use their Buck ID to swipe into residence halls and do not allow tailgaters. If you see something suspicious, report it to Uni...
    Graphic with text "Lock Your Doors & Windows" and an image of an orange door with pumpkins

  • Behind the Badge: Detective Cassi Shaffer

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 22, 2025
    Name? Rank?Cassi Shaffer, DetectiveHow long have you been with OSUPD?17 yearsWhere are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in poverty. That experience taught me the values of empathy and perseverance, but I didn’t yet understand what opportunity looked like—or how to pursue it.Joining the military changed that. It opened my ey...
    Behind the Badge Cassi Shaffer

  • Buckeye Block Watch

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 15, 2025
    Buckeye Block Watch non-sworn security patrols act as extra eyes and ears in the off-campus area. In support of existing sworn police patrols, Buckeye Block Watch reports suspicious activity while also offering resources and information to students living, or traveling, in the University District. Members receive extensive training in how to deal with difficult situations and learn best practices...
    A view of a man walking with a neon shirt on that says, "Buckeye Block Watch"

  • Your Safety is Our Priority

    rahe.21@osu.edu | August 27, 2025
    The following message was sent to the campus community from Monica Moll, associate vice president of Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety:Welcome back, Buckeyes! The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety makes your safety our priority. Please help increase safety awareness by reviewing the tips below, and by looking out for your fellow Buckeyes as we start a new semester.LIVING ON...
    Deputy Chief Whiteside stands at the game looking at the crowd.

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