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  • In the News: Ohio State Campus Police Share Safety Reminders as Students Return

    August 17, 2021
    As students head back to campus for the new semester, safety and security remain at the forefront. "One thing students can do is look into messaging, resources, educate yourself with the area," says Det. Schaffer. Campus police also encourage students to lock their doors and windows and walk in a group when possible. Watch the full ABC6 story.
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  • Scammers using SEVP and HSI phone numbers to target international students

    June 8, 2021
    The following was an alert message sent to internationals students at The Ohio State University on June 7, 2021. Description of Scam The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using an SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone number (703-603-3400) or a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office phone number (757-441-6533) to target...

  • Progress Update: Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being

    April 27, 2021
    The safety and well-being of our campus and neighboring communities is our top priority, and the university continues to implement a series of recommendations that were made as part of the Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being. The Task Force, created in fall 2020, is composed of students, faculty, staff, public safety officials and city and community partners. With a central guiding point...
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  • Classroom Locks Installed Across Campus

    March 19, 2021
    More than 540 emergency locks have been installed in classroom pool spaces across The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus. The locks enhance safety for students and faculty in 48 academic buildings. “These enhancements will help our campus community members secure in place during an emergency,” said Robert Armstrong, Ohio State’s director of Emergency Management and Fire Prevention. Facilities...
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  • Increased Off-Campus Police Patrols

    March 8, 2021
    The safety of our campus community continues to be our top priority. The Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being has implemented some immediate, short-term recommendations including increased Community Crime Patrols, improved lighting, and expanded discounted ridesharing hours as part of Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State. In addition to these steps, the university has once again increased police...
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