The force of an elbow jab is powerful enough to fend off an attacker and allow you time to run to safety. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Front Elbow” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch this short video to learn how to use your elbow as an additional line of defense during an attack.
The following message is an update on the work of the Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being from its co-chairs:
The safety and well-being of our campus and neighboring communities is our top priority, and we are currently implementing a series of recommendations that were made as part of our recent Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being . Since the creation of the task force in the fall, immediate efforts have included:
Increased patrols in the off-campus areas that our students live in, using a combination of University Police and the Columbus Division of...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 2/26/2021, at approximately 3 a.m., two unknown males entered Buckeye Donuts located off-campus at 1998 N. High Street. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The suspects took the money and fled the area. No injuries were reported.
Suspect details are limited. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545.
Whether you live on or off campus, safety should always be a priority. Never let unknown persons into your home. On campus, prevent “tailgating” into residence halls by making sure individuals behind you use their own BuckID for entrance. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Officer Margaret Rizalvo discusses what you can do to add another layer of security to your home.
If your cell phone number is already in Workday (for faculty/staff) or BuckeyeLink (for students), then you are automatically registered for the Buckeye Alert text messaging system. Faculty, staff and students have the ability to register up to two additional cell phone numbers to receive text message notifications. These additional phone numbers can belong to parents, spouses or anyone else they wish to include in the text message notifications. In addition, you may also opt-in to receive notifications from multiple Ohio State campuses.
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is committed to enhancing safety for 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 focusing on both safety and education.
OSUPD recently honored two officers that exemplify what it means to serve, protect and educate at Ohio State. Below are more details about the honorees.
Supervisor of the Year Award – Lieutenant Bruce Allen has had a busy few years with OSUPD. In 2019, he was promoted, completed the Supervisor...
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 2/17/2021, at approximately 7:25 a.m., an Ohio State female student was walking off-campus, along E 13th Avenue, when an unknown male approached and asked her for money. When she turned to walk away the suspect grabbed her, groped her, and sprayed her with an unknown substance that the student described as possibly being mace. The student screamed and the suspect let her go before fleeing the area in an unknown direction.
Use your knee and your voice to protect yourself from an attacker. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Knee Strike” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the video to learn how to use your knee as an additional line of defense during an attack.
Before you step inside a ridesharing vehicle, it is important to familiarize yourself with tips to help keep you safe. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo discusses what safety precautions to take when using ridesharing services. The university also offers students discounted late-night rides via Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State . Watch the video and know before you go.
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding two separate and unrelated incidents that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 2/7/2021, at approximately 5:37 a.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to a reported robbery at the United Dairy Farmers (UDF) located at 1680 N. High Street. A male suspect entered the store, implied that he had a gun and demanded that the clerk empty the register. The suspect stole money and goods and then left the store through Pearl Alley. Police believe he may have used a vehicle to flee...
