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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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Safety Enhancements Overview

The safety of the Ohio State community is the university’s highest priority. Ohio State is taking multiple measures to keep students, faculty and staff safe both on and off campus. University administrators meet with students and parents regularly to discuss safety, and the university welcomes their ongoing participation in this important conversation. Ohio State has increased the presence of police on campus by hiring and training additional Ohio State University Police Division officers – and worked with the Columbus Division of Police to increase patrols off campus. Safety enhancements include hiring nine Ohio State University Police Department officers since 2022, installing more than 60 license plate readers on campus and in the surrounding area and adding dozens of permanent LED light fixtures off-campus.

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  • A view of a red, white and blue wreath.

    Honoring Service and Sacrifice

    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) gathered for a memorial service to honor those who have served and to rededicate the garden in front of Blankenship Hall to OSUPD Officer Michael Blankenship, who was killed in the line of duty in1997.
  • graphic with words Buckeye Alert System test

    Buckeye Alert System Test

    A Buckeye Alert system test will occur May 20. Students, faculty and staff on all Ohio State campuses will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test.
  • Buckeye Block Watch

    In the News: A Night with Buckeye Block Watch

    As highlighted by Lantern TV, Buckeye Block Watch promotes a safe and welcoming community in the University District. Patrols act as eyes and ears for safety concerns, offering resources and information while reporting suspicious activity.