Resources
Your safety is our top priority. Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety offers many resources. Please browse the below to find tips and procedures for staying safe in various circumstances. Trying to report a crime?
Call 614-292-2121 or visit How to Report a Crime.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ACTIVE AGGRESSOR
ALERT NOTICES
HOME SAFETY DEVICES
LYFT RIDE SMART
RAVE GUARDIAN
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety Resources
- Active Aggressor
- Bug Your Bike
- Rave Guardian – Virtual Guardian App
- Safety Messaging Toolkit
- Safety Spotlight
- Safety Tips
- Sexual Assault Support Resources
Other University Resources
- Avoid Scams
- EHS Good Catch Program
- Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State
- Office of Institutional Equity - Sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and Title IX resources.
- Report a Crime
- Safe and Healthy Buckeyes
- Student Life Home Safety Devices
- Student Life Housing Walk-Throughs
- Student Life Off-Campus Housing Safety
- Student Legal Services - Call 614-247-5853 for assistance with off-campus housing issues or other legal matters.
Non-University Resources
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University Safety Classes
Non-University Safety Classes
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Welcome back, Buckeyes. Ohio State's Department of Public Safety recognizes that safety has many different meanings and may include someone's physical security, their overall well-being, having a sense of belonging and more. With that in mind, we are unveiling an updated and more comprehensive safety resources webpage ...
Effective Thursday (1/14), Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State is expanding its hours of operation, offering eligible students four additional hours to utilize discounted rides. Service now runs from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. inside the university designated service area . These changes support recommendations from the...
Safety is the university’s top priority and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), CampusParc, Transportation & Traffic Management (TTM) and the Department of Public Safety work together to offer services during the winter months to keep you safe. As snow and ice start to collect, FOD teams are dispatched to treat...