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  • In the News: Safety Top of Mind During Move-in

    August 16, 2022
    ABC6 and Fox 28 was on campus as students began moving into residence halls. The media outlet noted that safety was top-of-mind for parents and students. Ohio State public safety director Monica Moll cited extra patrols, lights, cameras and a Community Crime Map among the many safety resources available. Watch Full Story ...
    Monica Moll being interviewed by two reporters and two camera persons inside Blankenship Hall Lobby

  • Protect Against Auto Theft

    August 11, 2022
    Theft of Hyundai and Kia model vehicles has been on the rise in Columbus and nationally. Specifically, models that use an inserted key instead of push button ignition are being targeted by thieves as easier to steal. One possible deterrent to auto theft is a physical anti-theft steering lock (like the Club) on the steering wheel of your vehicle. While Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being targete...
    OSUPD Cruiser and officer

  • Become a Campus Service Officer

    August 10, 2022
    Serve your community by joining the Department of Public Safety as a Campus Service Officer. Earn $13/hour by performing in-vehicle safety patrols both on- and off-campus. Campus Service Officers add another layer to support police, Ohio State security, and other safety resources. Interested students should apply online. Apply Online: https://dps.osu.edu/jobs ...
    photo of student campus service officer

  • In the News: Crime Rate Around Campus Lowest in Over 10 Years

    June 2, 2022
    As published by The Lantern, crimes committed in the off-campus area fell to its lowest number in over 10 years during the first five months of 2022.The student newspaper reported that from Jan. 1 to May 31, there were 48 instances of burglaries, robberies and assaults within a one-mile radius of campus, according to the LexisNexis Community Crime Map. The number is lower than every year during t...
    DPS Command Center

  • In the News: Surveillance Cameras at Parking Garages

    April 29, 2022
    As reported by NBC4i, new safety measures are in place on and around the campus of The Ohio State University.Crews are in the process of installing surveillance cameras at the vehicle and pedestrian entrances and exits of every parking garage on campus.Full Story...
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