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  • In the News: Ohio State Issues Annual Crime Report

    December 17, 2020
    The Ohio State University released today its Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, showing an increase in present-day crime reporting on or near the Columbus campus. Today’s release, which includes statistics from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019, complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.The report comes after Ohio State’s Community Safety and Wel...
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  • OSUPD Officer: All of us are being more cautious

    December 10, 2020
    The Ohio State University Police Division Lt. Brandon Yankanin recently submitted an open letter as part of the Alumni Magazine's "From Our Home ... And Yours" series. Yankanin recounts how coronavirus has impacted life on campus through the eyes of a police officer. Below is a snippet.Yankanin said: "I feel bad that students’ college experiences are marred by the pandemic. They’re missing out on...
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  • WATCH: Public Safety Resources

    December 1, 2020
    Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety has released a new video to highlight safety resources available to the campus community. Everyone can learn how to Survive an Active Aggressor and gain access to a free virtual guardian app. Students can discover ridesharing discounts and where to obtain free window and door alarms. Please take a moment to watch and help make safety a top priority for all...

  • Ohio State Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being shares recommendations

    November 18, 2020
    The Ohio State University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being presented its recommendations during Wednesday’s Board of Trustees Academic Affairs, Student Life and Research Committee meeting.The task force, established by President Kristina M. Johnson following the tragic death of Ohio State student Chase Meola, focused on recommendations to improve communication, engagement and support...
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  • OSUPD Bike Training Fosters Community Interaction

    October 27, 2020
    November 2020 marks a special milestone for Officer Tom Schneider, celebrating his 20-year anniversary with The Ohio State University Police Division. With two decades of law enforcement under his belt, he was in search of a new challenge. After weighing his options, he decided to enroll in the OSUPD bike training program. “This gave me an opportunity to do something exciting and new,” Offic...
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