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  • In the News: WOSU Features Classroom Locks

    March 5, 2019
    Workers at The Ohio State University continue installing locks on hundreds of classroom doors to improve on-campus safety.School officials say after a November 2016 on-campus attack, many students and faculty said they wanted more locks on doors.Read the full story about classroom locks. ...
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  • In Memoriam - Norma Walker

    February 15, 2019
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Norma J. Walker. She was the first female police officer hired in the Department of Public Safety’s Police Division, in July 1962. She was heralded as the first female campus officer in the Big Ten and one of the first in the country. Here is a recent video of her reflecting on her accomplishments.  ...
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  • Feb. 14 Mansfield Public Safety Incident

    February 14, 2019
    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

    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...
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  • UPDATED: Public Safety Notice - Mansfield Campus Abduction

    February 11, 2019
    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...
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