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  • Safety walk in University District

    hedman.11@osu.edu | November 18, 2022
    Local law enforcement and employees from The Ohio State University’s Office of Student Life will canvass the University District this week to provide helpful safety resources to students. On Friday, Nov. 18, members of the university’s joint patrol program – a partnership between the Ohio State University Police Division and Columbus Division of Police to patrol the off-campus area – will join...
    home walkthrough with two students looking at a home alarm

  • 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.

  • Donate to Toys for Tots by Dec. 9

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 31, 2022
    Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots campaign. The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety will host its 4th annual drive-through event to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is located at 901 Woody Hayes Drive in Colu...
    cartoon drawing of a traing with the words donate to toys for tots

  • 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

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