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  • Stay Aware, Stay Safe

    January 28, 2020
    Your safety is our top priority, and we need your help to keep all Buckeyes safe while traveling on campus.Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Always be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant, especially at night.With colder weather, you’ll likely bundle up to stay warm, but make sure you do not limit your vision or line of sight. Please follow these additional tips to enhance safety:...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: January 8, 2020

    January 8, 2020
    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 1/1/20, at approximately 4 a.m., a female Ohio State student was sitting in her car near the intersection of Indianola Ave and E 15th Ave when two unknown males approached the vehicle. Reports indicate that one suspect knocked on her car window while another opened...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: December 28, 2019

    December 28, 2019
    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 12/28/19, at approximately 9:22 p.m., a female Ohio State student was approach by a group of unknown male teenagers in the area of Waldeck Ave. and Norwich Ave. The suspects displayed a handgun and stole the student’s phone before fleeing the area in an unknown dir...
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  • Mirror Lake Safety

    November 22, 2019
    The safety of our campus community is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution and with the university’s focus on safety at top of mind, Mirror Lake has been temporarily drained. The lake will be refilled at a later date.Mirror Lake is not intended or approved for recreational use of any kind or at any time. In 2015, Undergraduate Student Government approved a resolution calling fo...

  • Tips to Avoid Scams

    November 15, 2019
    As the holiday season approaches, the likelihood of scams increases. Take extra precautions and be leery of phone calls, emails or other communications that seem strange. International students can also be the target of scams. Scams can happen at any time and to anyone. We ask all students, faculty and staff to report suspicious behavior to OSUPD by calling 614-292-2121.Be sure to follow these ti...
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