The Ohio State University is enhancing safety and security resources on and around the Columbus campus.
These enhancements, led by Acting President Peter Mohler, are part of the university’s ongoing, holistic review of safety for students, faculty and staff. The investment adds to the current annual campus public safety budget of more than $35 million.
Police have the primary suspect in custody in relation to the robbery of an Ohio State student that led to the issuance of a Public Safety Notice on Wednesday, September 6. The suspect is a juvenile and is charged with aggravated robbery, a crime that occurred outside the Residence on Tenth Residence Hall.
The Ohio State University Police Division would like to thank the Columbus Division of Police for assisting in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
Excitement is in the air as the Buckeyes prepare to host Youngstown State on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. While the football game kicks off at Noon, the university expects fans and visitors to arrive early and stay late.
Whether watching the game on campus, or at home, all Buckeyes are encouraged to be the Best Fans in the Land and keep safety in mind.
The Ohio State University Police Division teamed up with Willie J. Young Sr. and Commuter Student Engagement to welcome off-campus students back to the University District. Watch Deputy Chief Dennis Jeffrey go door-to-door spreading awareness about on and off-campus resources and sending well wishes for a successful school year!
As students head back to campus for the start of autumn semester, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) welcomed a new officer to its division with a pinning ceremony on August 18, 2023. “I’m so excited to be here,” said Officer Corey Manley. “Ever since I was little, I’ve loved the Buckeyes.”
OSUPD has hired nine officers since January 2022, and has an authorized strength of 70 sworn police officers.
Campus safety is the focus of the latest episode of the City of Ohio State podcast. Hear from Ohio State’s public safety director Monica Moll on how her team is out in full force to welcome students, faculty and staff of the fall semester.
View the City of Ohio State Podcast Season 2 Ep. 5: Campus Safety with Monica Moll.
New or ongoing construction may have changed the way you drive, walk or travel to work or class since you were last on campus. Pay particular attention to areas near the medical center, Cannon Drive and Woodruff Avenue where roadways and sidewalks may be impacted by construction. Visit the university traffic impact map for more details. CABS riders can find updated service routes and times online.
The following message from public safety director Monica Moll welcomes students, faculty and staff back to campus:
With students returning for move-in this week at Ohio State's Columbus campus, police and security are out in full force. As reported by ABC6, since implementing new security measures, like license plate readers, more lights and cameras, Ohio State says:
"Crime is actually down in the university district since those enhancements began a few years ago."
Police still advise students to be vigilant by locking doors and windows, not leaving valuables out and walking with friends or using transportation, especially at night.
Take an inside look at The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety’s state-of-the-art communications and 911 call center. Dispatchers and alarm and video monitors work side-by-side using more than 4,000 campus surveillance cameras and other technology to enhance campus safety.