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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: November 7, 2021

    November 7, 2021
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.On 11/7/2021, at approximately 2:05 a.m., a robbery occurred on W. Oakland Ave. Reports indicate that three people, including one Ohio State student, were together when approached by an unknown vehicle. A male suspect exited the car, pointed a gun and demanded their b...
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  • 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...
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  • Paying Tribute

    October 25, 2021
    Two Ohio State Police Officers recently paid tribute to the brave first responders who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Thousands of people were killed in the World Trade Center and the surrounding area. The attack marks the deadliest terrorist attack in world history.Justin Estill and Marcia Dodrill, Public Safety Officers on the CFAES Wooster Campus participated in 9/11 memorial events...
    Public Safety officers on the CFAES Wooster Campus participating in 9/11 memorial events

  • OSUPD K9 Training

    October 15, 2021
    An Ohio State University Police Division K9 Officer is busy training the newest member of the team. Officer Chuck Gierach and newly acquired K9 Phenix are training at Ohio Stadium. Phenix, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, is the newest K9 to a team of four. He’s a bomb-detection dog and will be used for sweeps of special events. “We’re looking for compounds and odors that could be used in explosive...
    OSU Police officer next to K-9 Phenix

  • 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....
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