Use your hand and your voice to protect yourself from an attacker. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s Empowerment and Self-Defense instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Hammer Fist” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the video to learn how to use your fist as an additional line of defense during an attack.
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Sidewalk Art Contest Promotes Traffic Safety
Ohio State student artists participated in the first ever sidewalk chalk art contest in conjunction with Share the Road. On September 9, students arrived at the Wexner Center of the Arts Plaza to chalk their safety related artwork for a chance to win a prize.
In the News: Buckeye fans will see new traffic patterns on game day
Fans are back in Ohio Stadium this fall as the Buckeyes make another run toward the College Football Playoffs.
For a winning fan experience, The Ohio State University is encouraging attendees to allow additional time to get in and out of the stadium area as traffic and parking changes may cause delays.
Safety Spotlight: RAVE Guardian
Never walk alone again. Download Rave Guardian, a free safety app for students, faculty and staff that can enhance safety as you travel to and from campus. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo shows users how to use the app to select friends or family to follow them virtually via GPS tracking as they travel.
In the News: Behind the scenes look at enhanced security measures
As reported by ABC 6, the news station took a rare look inside OSU Police headquarters, where a wall of monitors keeps an eye on all parts of campus and newly installed cameras in the University District.