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  • Community Crime Map Reminder

    March 23, 2022
    Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University, reminded the campus community to use the Community Crime Map tool to help stay aware of major crime in the off-campus area.In her latest Health, Safety and Well-being Update video, Johnson said the decision to focus on the comprehensive map came after talking with students, parents and public safety experts.“The Community Crime Map allo...
    Community Crime Map

  • Introducing the Community Crime Map

    March 10, 2022
    In alignment with a recent independent report by Security Risk Management Consultants, and feedback from students, The Ohio State University evaluated the method through which the university shares off-campus crime information for the Columbus campus. Beginning on Friday, March 11, the university will replace Neighborhood Safety Notice emails with a Community Crime Map.Ohio State Director of Publ...
    Community Crime Map

  • External safety expert reviews off-campus safety efforts

    February 24, 2022
    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.“The off-campus safety measures Ohio State has implemented have been impactful and equal to, or greater than, its peers,” said Paul Denton, an external safety expert from Security Risk Man...
    3 OSUPD officers stand near their bikes.

  • Catalytic Converter Thefts

    February 2, 2022
    The following message was sent to parking permit holders on the Columbus campus. Theft of catalytic converters from cars is becoming an issue not just at Ohio State but around the city of Columbus and the country. Since September 2021, more than 40 reports of catalytic converter thefts have been made to OSUPD. Please be on the lookout for suspicious activity in parking lots and garages and if you...
    OSUPD Cruiser and officer

  • Ohio State Adds Buckeye Block Watch Program

    November 5, 2021
    Ohio State is launching a new program as part of a holistic approach to safety and security resources for students, staff, faculty and visitors.This week marks the start of Buckeye Block Watch, which promotes a safe and welcoming University District.Members of Buckeye Block Watch will patrol the off-campus community and offer resources and information while reporting suspicious activity. They are...
    blue light in the off campus neighborhood

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