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News: Safety

  • In the News: Buckeye Alerts Provide Timely Updates to Keep Campus Community Informed

    October 22, 2020
    The safety of the campus community is The Ohio State University’s top priority. Buckeye Alerts are one important tool to enhance the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors.The alerts, issued by the Department of Public Safety, let community members know when it has been determined that they need to take immediate action to remain safe.“Buckeye Alerts are one of many tools in our safety t...
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  • In the News: Ohio State Establishes University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being

    October 15, 2020
    Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University, announced today the establishment of a task force to review safety issues on campus and in neighborhoods near the university -- and to identify, implement and advocate for additional approaches that address violence, crime, and high-risk activities and behaviors.The University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being will deliver i...
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  • In the News: OSU's R.A.D. program teaches women self-defense

    February 12, 2020
    WBNS-TV attended The Ohio State University Police Division's Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program Tuesday evening. The program teaches women realistic self-defense tactics and techniques."We don't need anyone's permission to defend ourselves," Det. Cassandra Shaffer, R.A.D. instructor, told the news outlet. "This class helps women flip that switch when necessary to defend themselves in variou...
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  • Safety classes, resources available at Ohio State

    October 3, 2019
    Two free classes highlight a comprehensive list of safety resources available to The Ohio State University’s campus community. Registration closed this week for the police division’s Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) and Community Police Academy, with the popular classes filling quickly.“Education in the classroom, and in life, is core to the college experience,” said The Ohio State University Pol...
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  • In the News: Surviving an Active Aggressor wins regional Emmy

    August 29, 2019
    Ohio State has won awards of all kinds for its academic achievements and athletic accomplishments. In August, it added an Emmy to the list.Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety and WOSU Public Media won a regional Emmy for their work on “Surviving an Active Aggressor,” which was produced in 2018. The video was submitted to the Emmys Short Format Program category, which is just one of 100 ...
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