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News: Safety

  • In the News: OSUPD hosts 4th Annual Drive-Through Toys for Tots Donation Event

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | December 22, 2022
    As reported by The Lantern, Ohio State's Department of Public Safety hosted its 4th annual Toys for Tots drive-through event to collect donations curbside on December 8, 2022. The department was able to collect 800 toys, breaking its 2021 record of 760. All items collected are distributed to kids throughout central Ohio via the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. Read the full ar...
    Ohio State's Department of Public Safety smiles for a photo in front of bins full of toy donations.

  • Secure Your Home Before You Travel

    hedman.11@osu.edu | November 30, 2022
    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. If items are missing when you return, report it to police. Call University Police (on-cam...
    house with words Lock Your Dors and Windows

  • In the News: OSUPD and USG Give Away Bike Locks

    hedman.11@osu.edu | November 22, 2022
    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. See Full Story ...
    close-up of OSU Police cruiser door showing the word police

  • OSUPD Hosts Community Police Academy

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 14, 2022
    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. Watch the video to catch a glimpse of week two as participants learn how to protect themselves during an acti...
    An OSUPD officer teaches a student how to hold a door shut in an emergency situation.

  • OSUPD Hosts Empowerment and Self-Defense Training

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 9, 2022
    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. If you're interested in scheduling a training, email AP-osupd-selfdefense...
    A group of graduate students gathering for a huddle before the training ended.

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