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News: Safety

  • 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.

  • OSUPD Hosts Mock Crime Scene

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 25, 2022
    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. University Police host students each semester to support Ohio State’s academic mission. Watch how the...
    Do Not Cross yellow caution tape frames student journalists in the background

  • Police share tips to curb crime

    September 28, 2022
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is reminding students, faculty and staff to take precautions and lock doors and windows – especially at night.The warning comes following a crime pattern in the immediate off-campus area known as the University District. The Columbus Division of Police (CPD) reports that residential burglaries are on the rise in the area, with a majority of suspec...
    map with the text off-campus community crime map

  • Campus Service Officers Assist with Safety

    September 9, 2022
    Campus Service Officers (CSO) are an extra set of eyes and ears trained to help keep the campus community safe. CSOs report suspicious activity so police can respond as needed. The non-sworn positions are performed by student staff who work in pairs to patrol on and off campus in marked vehicles. In the past, these types of roles have led students to pursue a career in law enforcement. Interested...
    photo of student campus service officer

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