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News: Safety

  • In the News: Increased surveillance helps solve campus crimes

    hedman.11@osu.edu | April 4, 2023
    The Lantern recently wrote about how campus surveillance cameras are a helpful tool in deterring and investigating crime. As reported by the outlet, with the help of security cameras in Scott House, the University Police division identified and soon after arrested the man who broke into the residence hall. Matt Wolfzorn, senior systems and operations manager for the Department of Pub...
    DPS Command Center

  • OSUPD Annual Awards

    hedman.11@osu.edu | March 16, 2023
    The Ohio State University Police Division recognized several officers and members of the community with its 2022 Annual Award ceremony on Friday, March 10, 2023. “This is a celebration for us to recognize great quality performance from our officers,” Deputy Chief Eric Whiteside said. Lieutenant DeRon McIntyre won Supervisor of the Year while Adam Tabor was named Officer of the Year. Other ...
    Photo of 4 officers receiving an award

  • In the News: Ohio State supports off-campus safety walk before spring break

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | March 10, 2023
    Ohio State News headed door-to-door with Ohio State University Police Division officers, Columbus Police, the university's Office of Student Life Willie J. Young and Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement department for a neighborhood safety walk. The safety team made their way through the University District in an effort to provide residents with helpful safety tips and information to he...
    Group of individuals who participated in a safety walk

  • Secure Your Valuables Before Traveling for Spring Break

    March 9, 2023
    Before you travel for spring break, be sure to take items of value home, including money, credit cards and ID’s. Record serial numbers of your devices. Lock all doors and windows. Students can obtain free safety devices for their homes, including window and door alarms as well as light timers. Disconnect electrical extensions. If something is missing when you return, alert the police immediately....
    spring campus photo

  • In the News: University Resources for Active Threat

    hedman.11@osu.edu | February 28, 2023
    The Lantern published a story summarizing the many resources in place at Ohio State to prepare for, and respond to, potential active threats to campus. The Ohio State University Police Division and its officers train countless hours to be prepared for emergency situations and active aggressors. In the wake of the tragedy at Michigan State, The Lantern shared information about how Ohio State Emerg...
    A graphic explaining steps to protect oneself when in an active shooter situation

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