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  • UPDATED: Public Safety Notice - Mansfield Campus Abduction

    February 11, 2019
    FEBRUARY 12 UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Media Release Ohio State Highway Patrol Media Release February 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...
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  • Text-to-911 Now Available in Franklin County

    January 22, 2019
    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...
    call 911 if you can and text 911 if you can't

  • Winter Weather Safety Tips

    January 18, 2019
    The safety of our campus community is our top priority. Please remember to take precautions while traveling in winter weather. Plan ahead and allow extra time. Check scheduled activities in advance to make sure there are no changes or cancellations. Dress appropriately for the weather (boots, hat, gloves). While walking, take it slow to avoid slipping. While driving, allow additional distance...
    A snow covered fir tree with text "Be prepared for winter weather" overlaid over the photo

  • In the News: Ohio State officially inducts first female police chief

    January 11, 2019
    A packed house was in attendence at the Fawcett Center to see Kimberly Spears-McNatt sworn in as The Ohio State University Police Division's 11th chief on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She is the first female chief in OSUPD's history and is joined by new Deputy Chief Tracy Hahn. The duo are both Ohio State graduates with more than 50 years of combined law enforcement experience. “These two women...
    Deputy Chief Spears-McNatt attends her pinning ceremony

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