ABC6 and Fox 28 was on campus as students began moving into residence halls. The media outlet noted that safety was top-of-mind for parents and students.
Ohio State public safety director Monica Moll cited extra patrols, lights, cameras and a Community Crime Map among the many safety resources available.
Theft of Hyundai and Kia model vehicles has been on the rise in Columbus and nationally. Specifically, models that use an inserted key instead of push button ignition are being targeted by thieves as easier to steal.
Serve your community by joining the Department of Public Safety as a Campus Service Officer. Earn $13/hour by performing in-vehicle safety patrols both on- and off-campus. Campus Service Officers add another layer to support police, Ohio State security, and other safety resources. Interested students should apply online.
As published by The Lantern, crimes committed in the off-campus area fell to its lowest number in over 10 years during the first five months of 2022.
As reported by NBC4i, new safety measures are in place on and around the campus of The Ohio State University.
Crews are in the process of installing surveillance cameras at the vehicle and pedestrian entrances and exits of every parking garage on campus.
