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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The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety Resources
- Active Aggressor
- Buckeye Block Watch
- Bug Your Bike
- CABS On-Demand - free on campus rides
- Emergency Procedures
- Rave Guardian – Virtual Guardian App
- Safety Messaging Toolkit
- Safety Tips
- Sexual Assault Support Resources
- Stay Safe, Buckeyes (video series)
Other University Resources
- EHS Good Catch Program
- Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State
- Civil Rights Compliance Office - Sexual assault, harassment, discrimination and Title IX resources.
- Report a Crime
- Safe and Healthy Buckeyes
- Student Life Home Safety Devices
- Student Life Off-Campus Housing Network
- Student Legal Services - Call 614-247-5853 for assistance with off-campus housing issues or other legal matters.
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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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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. -
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. -
New Law Makes Package Theft a Felony in Ohio
A new law has taken effect classifying stealing packages as a felony of the fifth degree.