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  • In the News: Community Crime Map

    August 16, 2022
    10TV published a story on Ohio State's Community Crime Map, which was initially launched in March 2022. The Community Crime Map consists of statistics from the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) and shows off-campus crime reports. Ohio State has preprogrammed the map to a one-mile radius to include the crime reports from the most recent 7-day period. The default crime categories are pre-determi...
    map with the text off-campus community crime map

  • In the News: Safety Top of Mind During Move-in

    August 16, 2022
    ABC6 and Fox 28 was on campus as students began moving into residence halls. The media outlet noted that safety was top-of-mind for parents and students. Ohio State public safety director Monica Moll cited extra patrols, lights, cameras and a Community Crime Map among the many safety resources available. Watch Full Story ...
    Monica Moll being interviewed by two reporters and two camera persons inside Blankenship Hall Lobby

  • Protect Against Auto Theft

    August 11, 2022
    Theft of Hyundai and Kia model vehicles has been on the rise in Columbus and nationally. Specifically, models that use an inserted key instead of push button ignition are being targeted by thieves as easier to steal. One possible deterrent to auto theft is a physical anti-theft steering lock (like the Club) on the steering wheel of your vehicle. While Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being targete...
    OSUPD Cruiser and officer

  • Become a Campus Service Officer

    August 10, 2022
    Serve your community by joining the Department of Public Safety as a Campus Service Officer. Earn $13/hour by performing in-vehicle safety patrols both on- and off-campus. Campus Service Officers add another layer to support police, Ohio State security, and other safety resources. Interested students should apply online. Apply Online: https://dps.osu.edu/jobs ...
    photo of student campus service officer

  • OSUPD Gets New Wheels

    July 21, 2022
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is using new, crime-fighting technology to enhance security efforts on campus. In early July, OSUPD purchased three electronic bicycles to add to their fleet of 15 mechanical bikes. Nana Amoako, a patrol officer and bike patrol team member, works evening shift and looks forward to taking them out on campus. He finished bike training in late Apr...
    Officer standing next to a bicycle

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