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  • Feb. 14 Mansfield Public Safety Incident

    Thursday afternoon, witnesses reported a man with a concealed carry weapon on the Ohio State Mansfield campus. Police responded and located the man inside Conard Learning Center at 1650 University Drive. Initial reports indicate no threats were made.Upon speaking with the individual, police determined he had a concealed carry permit, however, this does not allow him to be inside a campus building...
  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: February 14, 2019

    The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety has become aware of accounts related to possible occurrences of criminal drugging at off-campus parties and bars. Details are limited but law enforcement wants to remind all Buckeyes to take precautions.Party responsiblyDo not ingest unsealed beveragesDo not set drinks down or leave them unattendedReport suspicious activity to policeDrugging a...
  • UPDATED: Public Safety Notice - Mansfield Campus Abduction

    FEBRUARY 12 UPDATE:Kentucky State Police Media ReleaseOhio State Highway Patrol Media ReleaseFebruary 12 Statement from The Ohio State University:The university extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ohio State student Skylar Williams. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this terrible time, and our campus community is in mourning. Additional counseli...
  • Text-to-911 Now Available in Franklin County

    Franklin County residents, including those on Ohio State’s campus, can now send emergency text messages to 911 dispatchers. The Ohio State University joins public safety partners from throughout the county in supporting this new safety technology. However, officials urge everyone to reserve texting as a last resort.“If a person has the choice between calling or texting 911 centers throughout Fran...

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