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External safety expert reviews off-campus safety efforts

An external review of The Ohio State University’s expanded approach to off-campus safety praised the progress made to date and offered additional enhancements for the university and city of Columbus to consider.

In the News: Blue-light Call Boxes Add to Campus Security Measures

WOSU Public Media recently interviewed Matt Wolfzorn, senior systems and operations manager for Ohio State's Department of Public Safety, about the emergency blue-lights phones on campus.

“We have a number of resources we use for safety and security across campus, emergency blue-light phones being one of them,” Wolfzorn said.

OSUPD Honors Officer and Supervisor of the Year

The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is committed to the safety and security of the campus community. As a university agency, servicing a college campus that is home to nearly 100,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors, OSUPD has a uniquely tailored approach aimed at reducing crime through education, prevention and community policing.

In the News: Severe weather takes aim at Ohio State campuses

A powerful winter storm is forecasted to impact Ohio and the campuses of The Ohio State University over the next 48 hours. In addition to a mix of rain, sleet and ice, some of the regional campuses could see between 9 and 10 inches of snow.