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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...
    red toy truck hauling presents with text "Donate to Toys for Tots"

  • 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...
    Two police chiefs

  • Secure Your Home

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 5, 2023
    Whether you live on campus, or off, secure your home. Help keep all Buckeyes safe by making it harder on criminals.On CampusDo 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...
    house with words Lock Your Dors and Windows

  • In the News: Ohio State gives away security devices in hope to deter crime

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | September 29, 2023
    10TV recently covered Ohio State's most recent efforts to ensure student safety. The university offers students free window or door locks that set an alarm if the window or door is opened, as well as a smart timer. "Police tell us a lot of crime is crime of opportunity, so criminals are not looking for a difficult situation," said Dave Isaacs, communications and media relations manager. "So ...
    photo of person with personal safety device on bookbag

  • Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

    holman.126@osu.edu | September 27, 2023
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide emergency alert test on October 4. During this time, wireless emergency alerts (WEA) compatible cell phones will receive a test message. This is not a Buckeye Alert, but many students, faculty and staff will receive the test message. The text will say “THIS IS A TEST of th...
    Icon of an emergency icon

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