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
- Bicycle and Scooter Registration
- 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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Avoiding Scams
Scams can happen at any time and to anyone. Take extra precautions and be leery of phone calls, emails or other communications that seem strange. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid common scams. -
Behind the Badge: Officer Thomas Schneider
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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.