The Ohio State University's Department of Public Safety has relaunched our Safety Spotlight video series featuring resources available to the campus community. In response to student feedback, the series also includes self-defense tactics normally taught in our Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes that were postponed because of COVID-19.
The Ohio State University Police Division and Department of Public Safety took part in a county-wide, large-scale response exercise on Saturday, Aug. 28. Hosted by Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, the exercise brought together approximately 50 agencies in response to a set of fictitious scenarios playing out around Central Ohio.
The agencies responded collaboratively to multiple coordinated terrorist attacks with victims at multiple locations, including at the Newport Music Hall across High Street from the university’s Ohio Union.
“Our officers train countless hours to be prepared to respond to emergency situations,” said OSUPD...
Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson delivered the following message to the campus community Friday (Aug. 27).
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
The physical and mental health and well-being of our community members is one of our highest priorities. The frequency and severity of crime in the off-campus area is disturbing. We are taking multiple measures in our approach to keeping our students, faculty and staff safe.
On Tuesday, I met with new City of Columbus Chief of Police Elaine Bryant to discuss mitigation strategies and to reinforce our partnership focused on enhancing safety and support of...
The Ohio State University wants student artists to participate in the first ever sidewalk chalk art contest in conjunction with Share the Road. Please join us on Thursday, September 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m . at the Wexner Center of the Arts Plaza near 15th and High Street. Up to $175 worth of prizes will be up for grabs but space is limited so please complete the online form to guarantee your spot .
Each contestant will be given a 2’ x 2’ area on the sidewalk to chalk their traffic safety related...
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 8/25/2021, at 2:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to Indianola Ave and Woodruff Ave for a robbery report. An Ohio State student was walking with some friends when two suspects suddenly appeared, pointed a gun and demanded his valuables. The student reported that he handed the suspects his cell phone, turned around and ran. The suspects then fled the area. No injuries were reported, and suspect details are limited.
A Buckeye Alert system test will occur on Tuesday (8/31). 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...
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 8/23/2021, at 2:28 a.m., Officers responded to a reported robbery attempt. An Ohio State student was approached by two suspects when walking on N. High St at Northwood Ave. One suspect pointed a gun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim turned and ran. The suspects then fled the area. No property was taken, and no injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Columbus Division...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for crimes that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 8/21/2021, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Columbus Police responded to a robbery and carjacking near Indianola Ave. and E. Woodruff Ave. Two Ohio State students reported that they were standing in a parking lot when a white SUV approached, and multiple suspects exited. The suspects showed firearms and demanded valuables. The victims told them that the only valuables they had were inside their vehicle, at which point one suspect got in the victim’s running car and...
We all love scarlet and grey, but there’s a sea of orange on campus as Ohio State invests in the future of teaching, learning and research. Major construction projects are changing the way most Buckeyes will navigate campus – so allow extra travel time, be cautious near construction zones, and look out for your fellow Buckeyes. Watch to learn more on what areas to avoid and how to get around safely. READ MORE Video of Navigating Campus This Fall
