As highlighted by The Lantern, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is participating in the Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement semiannual Safety Walk to share information and resources with students living off campus ahead of the Michigan game and holiday breaks.
The walk brings together Ohio State staff, OSUPD and the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) to visit residences, distribute Party Smart reminders and share information about home safety, said Rachel DeMooy, off-campus residential experience manager.
"It's common for a student's home to be left unlocked with people coming and going throughout the day, but it's better to lock up and make everyone spend the few seconds it takes to use their key," said Dan Hedman, university spokesperson.
Hedman said police also encourage students to lock their vehicles, keep valuables and key fobs out of their cars and report off-campus crimes to CPD, which has primary jurisdiction in the area.
OSUPD works with CPD through a Joint Patrol program to respond to calls and provide university resources, he said.