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  • 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...
    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...
    blue light in the off campus neighborhood

  • Lyft Ride Smart service hours expanded

    October 14, 2021
    Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State is expanding hours for a second time as Ohio State continues to offer safety enhancements on and off campus. Service will now start earlier each day, and run from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days a week. The program offers eligible students discounted rides, inside the university-designated service area, including into the Short North. Sign up online. Read More.
    cell phone with Lyft Ride Smart service

  • Ohio State announces additional $20 million for safety and security

    September 24, 2021
    The Ohio State University will invest an additional $2 million per year over the next decade to enhance safety and security on and around campus, President Kristina M. Johnson and Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced today. The total investment is expected to be at least $20 million ( Watch Announcement). “We are all committed to working hand-in-hand until this problem is solved in our...
    President Johnson at Podium

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