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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...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice - January 30, 2021

    January 30, 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 1/29/2021, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to the report of a stolen vehicle on 8th Avenue just west of High Street. The victim, a male Ohio State student, stated that he was getting out of his vehicle when he was approached by...
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  • In the News: NBC4 Features Safety Spotlight

    January 28, 2021
    This week, The Ohio State University Police Division released a 10-part video series called the Safety Spotlight. It's a new outreach method as police try to connect with the campus community despite remote working and learning limiting in-person interactions.OSUPD Detective Cassandra Shaffer told NBC4 the videos have been popular accross campus: “Everybody from nurses in the medical center to st...
    Graphics for Safety Spotlight video series.

  • Updated Public Safety Resources Webpage

    January 21, 2021
    Welcome back, Buckeyes. Ohio State's Department of Public Safety recognizes that safety has many different meanings and may include someone's physical security, their overall well-being, having a sense of belonging and more. With that in mind, we are unveiling an updated and more comprehensive safety resources webpage that includes apps, classes and other tools from across the university and near...
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  • Expanded Hours for Lyft Ride Smart

    January 20, 2021
    Effective Thursday (1/14), Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State is expanding its hours of operation, offering eligible students four additional hours to utilize discounted rides. Service now runs from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. inside the university designated service area. These changes support recommendations from the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force.For students new to the program, each month 10,000 ...
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