Have a safe and happy holiday season. If you travel, or are away from your campus or off-campus residence this holiday season, please take steps to keep your valuables secure. Lock doors and windows and consider using safety light timers. Record serial numbers of devices, or just take valuables with you.
To combat a national rise in auto theft, The Ohio State University (OSUPD) is teaming up with the Undergraduate Student Government (USG). As reported by 10TV, OSUPD donated 200 steering wheel locks to USG. The organization is now handing them out to students and prioritizing Kia and Hyundai owners.
OSUPD continues to host its fall Community Police Academy for students, faculty and staff.
The free class shows community members what it’s like to protect and serve, while learning how to react to emergency situations. It also fosters community engagement and feedback for officers.
OSUPD hosted an empowerment and self-defense training for nearly 20 graduate students from the Student Occupational Therapy Association.
The two-hour training taught participants how to use their voices and throw a punch, emphasizing awareness, prevention, risk reduction and the basics of hands-on defense.
Caution tape and evidence tags made a mock scenario come to life for Ohio State journalism students. OSUPD hosted The Lantern class reporters for a mock crime scene to simulate breaking news. Students were tasked with gathering information, confirming facts and writing on deadline.
