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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice – February 26, 2021

    February 26, 2021
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.On 2/26/2021, at approximately 3 a.m., two unknown males entered Buckeye Donuts located off-campus at 1998 N. High Street. One suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The suspects took the money and fled the area. No injuries were repor...
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  • OSUPD Officers Receive Top Honors

    February 22, 2021
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is committed to enhancing safety for the campus community. As a university agency, servicing a college campus that is home to nearly 100,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors, OSUPD has a uniquely tailored approach focusing on both safety and education.OSUPD recently honored two officers that exemplify what it means to serve, protect and educa...
    OSU Police Officer Tom Shankle and Lieutenant Bruce Allen

  • Neighborhood Safety Notice – February 17, 2021

    February 17, 2021
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.On 2/17/2021, at approximately 7:25 a.m., an Ohio State female student was walking off-campus, along E 13th Avenue, when an unknown male approached and asked her for money. When she turned to walk away the suspect grabbed her, groped her, and sprayed her with an...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice - February 7, 2021

    February 7, 2021
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding two separate and unrelated incidents that occurred in the off-campus area.On 2/7/2021, at approximately 5:37 a.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to a reported robbery at the United Dairy Farmers (UDF) located at 1680 N. High Street. A male suspect entered the store, implied that he had a gun an...
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  • Safety task force recommendations roll out in new semester

    February 4, 2021
    An Ohio State University task force focused on improving the community’s safety and sense of belonging launched new tools and resources this month.The University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being completed a comprehensive assessment of the safety of the Ohio State community, analyzing on-campus and University District crime statistics and current crime prevention and education resourc...
    Graphics for Safety Spotlight video series.

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