We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 4/9/2021, at approximately 2 p.m., a robbery occurred at the United Dairy Farmers (UDF) located off-campus at 1680 N. High St. A UDF employee confronted two male shoplifters outside the store and reports indicate the suspects pointed a handgun at him before fleeing eastbound. No injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, led by the Student Life Student Wellness Center , is a university-wide collaboration to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate the Ohio State community on how to prevent it. From March 29 to April 22, a series of 31 events will take place virtually and will focus on empowering the community to prevent violence, support the healing process and advocate for survivors.
On April 13, join OSUPD online as they discuss the following topics:
Personal safety and wellness is not always physical. A person’s mental health is equally as important. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo will be discussing mental health and the role we all have in keeping each other safe. In addition, you’ll hear about the Crisis Intervention Training that OSUPD officers take to respond to those in need. Watch the video and learn more about resources that are available to help the university community.
More than 540 emergency locks have been installed in classroom pool spaces across The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus. The locks enhance safety for students and faculty in 48 academic buildings.
“These enhancements will help our campus community members secure in place during an emergency,” said Robert Armstrong, Ohio State’s director of Emergency Management and Fire Prevention.
Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), the Registrar’s Office and the Department of Public Safety worked together to plan and implement the approximately $1 million project that kicked off in March 2018 and concluded in March 2021.
The power is there in the palm of your hand. OSUPD’s Detective Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Palm Strike” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the short video to learn how to use your palm as an additional line of defense during an attack.
Ohio State is a safe place. Located in the middle of a large city, however, crimes do still occur. If you become the victim of a crime, go to a safe place and report it to police by dialing 9-1-1. Take note of the suspect’s direction of travel and clothing. OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo discusses these tips and more in this week’s brief Safety Spotlight video.
The safety of our campus community continues to be our top priority. The Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being has implemented some immediate, short-term recommendations including increased Community Crime Patrols, improved lighting, and expanded discounted ridesharing hours as part of Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State .
In addition to these steps, the university has once again increased police presence in the off-campus area with a combination of OSUPD and CPD officers. Ohio State and the City of Columbus are partnering to adjust to crime trends by redeploying on-duty patrols and staffing patrols on overtime...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 3/5/2021, around 2:46 a.m., a strong-arm robbery and assault occurred behind the McDonald’s located off-campus at 1972 N. High Street. An Ohio State student and his friend were walking together when an unknown suspect approached, knocked him to the ground and stole property. The student suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to call the Columbus Division...
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We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding crimes that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 3/1/2021, around 8:30 p.m., two separate robberies occurred simultaneously, both in the area of E 16th Avenue and Indianola Avenue. Police believe these crimes to be two different incidents with two separate suspects and two different victims. In both instances, male Ohio State students were walking alone when approached from behind by an unknown male. When the victims turned around, they each encountered a lone suspect who demanded their cell phones, wallets and other personal...
