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  • 5th Annual Drive-Through Toys for Tots Donation Event

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | December 20, 2023
    The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety hosted its 5th annual drive-through event to collect donations curbside. The department collected 1,322 toys, breaking the 2022 record of 800. All items collected are distributed to kids throughout central Ohio via the United States Marines Toys for Tots program. This is OSUPD’s 17th year participating in the Toys for Tots drive....
    Toys for Tots

  • Secure Your Home for Winter Break

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | December 5, 2023
    Before you head home for winter break, consider how to secure your campus residence for the days or weeks you’ll be away. Take valuables, like cash, credit cards or electronics with you. Off-campus, lock all doors and windows and consider leaving outdoor lights on. Students can pick up free smart plugs in the Ohio Union (Room 3106) to have indoor lights come on at night while you’re away. Record ...
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  • In the News: Securing Your Home for Winter Break

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | December 5, 2023
    As highlighted by The Lantern, The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety has some tips for students to safely secure their homes before traveling for the holidays. "Police recommend securing your campus residence for the days or weeks you'll be away," said Dan Hedman, director of marketing and communications for Administration and Planning. "Simple things like making sure doors a...
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  • Toys for Tots Drive Open Through December 8

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 24, 2023
    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 Toys for Tots drive will run through Friday, December 8. A drive-through event will be held to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is located...
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  • A Safety Message from OSUPD and CPD

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | October 6, 2023
    Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt and Chief Elaine Bryant are teaming up to share safety messaging with all Buckeyes! Whether you live on campus, or off, police and public safety are on patrol to enhance your safety. Make sure you do your part to keep all Buckeyes safe.Lock doors and windows. While housemates may come and go throughout the day, remind everyone to bring their keys so that yo...
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