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Tagged: Safety

  • In the News: Community Crime Map

    <none>|August 16, 2022

    10TV published a story on Ohio State's Community Crime Map, which was initially launched in March 2022.

    The Community Crime Map consists of statistics from the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) and shows off-campus crime reports. Ohio State has preprogrammed the map to a one-mile radius to include the crime reports from the most recent 7-day period. The default crime categories are pre-determined by Lexis Nexis. Additional features available include the ability to:

  • In the News: Safety Top of Mind During Move-in

    <none>|August 16, 2022

    ABC6 and Fox 28 was on campus as students began moving into residence halls. The media outlet noted that safety was top-of-mind for parents and students.

    Ohio State public safety director Monica Moll cited extra patrols, lights, cameras and a Community Crime Map among the many safety resources available.

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  • Protect Against Auto Theft

    <none>|August 11, 2022

    Theft of Hyundai and Kia model vehicles has been on the rise in Columbus and nationally. Specifically, models that use an inserted key instead of push button ignition are being targeted by thieves as easier to steal.

    One possible deterrent to auto theft is a physical anti-theft steering lock (like the Club) on the steering wheel of your vehicle. While Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being targeted, any vehicle can be stolen or targeted. Additional steps to prevent theft include:

  • Become a Campus Service Officer

    <none>|August 10, 2022

    Serve your community by joining the Department of Public Safety as a Campus Service Officer. Earn $13/hour by performing in-vehicle safety patrols both on- and off-campus. Campus Service Officers add another layer to support police, Ohio State security, and other safety resources. Interested students should apply online.

    Apply Online: https://dps.osu.edu/jobs

  • In the News: Crime Rate Around Campus Lowest in Over 10 Years

    <none>|June 2, 2022

    As published by The Lantern, crimes committed in the off-campus area fell to its lowest number in over 10 years during the first five months of 2022.

  • In the News: Surveillance Cameras at Parking Garages

    <none>|April 29, 2022

    As reported by NBC4i, new safety measures are in place on and around the campus of The Ohio State University.

    Crews are in the process of installing surveillance cameras at the vehicle and pedestrian entrances and exits of every parking garage on campus.

    Full Story

  • Community Crime Map Reminder

    <none>|March 23, 2022

    Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University, reminded the campus community to use the Community Crime Map tool to help stay aware of major crime in the off-campus area.

    In her latest Health, Safety and Well-being Update video, Johnson said the decision to focus on the comprehensive map came after talking with students, parents and public safety experts.

  • Introducing the Community Crime Map

    <none>|March 10, 2022

    In alignment with a recent independent report by Security Risk Management Consultants, and feedback from students, The Ohio State University evaluated the method through which the university shares off-campus crime information for the Columbus campus.

  • External safety expert reviews off-campus safety efforts

    <none>|February 24, 2022

    An external review of The Ohio State University’s expanded approach to off-campus safety praised the progress made to date and offered additional enhancements for the university and city of Columbus to consider.

    “The off-campus safety measures Ohio State has implemented have been impactful and equal to, or greater than, its peers,” said Paul Denton, an external safety expert from Security Risk Management Consultants (SRMC).

  • Catalytic Converter Thefts

    <none>|February 2, 2022

    The following message was sent to parking permit holders on the Columbus campus.