Willie J. Young Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement (OCCSE) is now offering complementary personal safety alarms to Ohio State students, that, when triggered, create a loud noise that can be heard a couple hundred feet way.
The new devices are small and lightweight, perfect for a keychain or backpack. They are also easy to use. Setting off the device by pulling out the pin triggers an alarm that is at least 100 decibels and can be heard up to 175-225 feet away. When the student feels safe, the device can be...
The Ohio State University will invest an additional $2 million per year over the next decade to enhance safety and security on and around campus, President Kristina M. Johnson and Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced today. The total investment is expected to be at least $20 million ( Watch Announcement ).
“We are all committed to working hand-in-hand until this problem is solved in our community and our city,” Johnson said.
The additional funding begins immediately and is dedicated to the following enhancements:
Immediately expanding by an order of magnitude off-campus security, including by using...
The Ohio State University will invest an additional $2 million per year over the next decade to enhance safety and security on and around campus. The total investment is expected to be at least $20 million.
Part of that investment includes extending Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State to include getting students to and from the Short North area along High Street.
Lyft Ride Smart offers eligible students discounted rides inside the university-designated service area . Service runs seven days a week from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., with the average cost...
Use your knee and your voice to protect yourself from an attacker. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Knee Strike” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the video to learn how to use your knee as an additional line of defense during an attack.
The Willie J. Young Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement (OCCSE) department in the Office of Student Life is committed to the residential experience, helping create a sense of community for all those who live in the University District. The office provides a variety of opportunities for off-campus students and long-term residents to engage with each other. OCCSE’s Community Ambassador program is a cornerstone of this effort.
One of 15 recommendations from Ohio State’s Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being included expanding the Community Ambassador program and its effort. OCCSE is currently looking to...
Before you step inside a ridesharing vehicle, it is important to familiarize yourself with tips to help keep you safe. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo discusses what safety precautions to take when using ridesharing services. The university also offers students discounted late-night rides via Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State . Watch the video and know before you go.
Use your hand and your voice to protect yourself from an attacker. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Hammer Fist” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch the video to learn how to use your fist as an additional line of defense during an attack.
Ohio State student artists participated in the first ever sidewalk chalk art contest in conjunction with Share the Road . On September 9, students arrived at the Wexner Center of the Arts Plaza to chalk their safety related artwork for a chance to win a prize.
Vote for your favorite traffic safety drawing on @OhioStateAP Instagram through Friday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.
Never walk alone again. Download Rave Guardian, a free safety app for students, faculty and staff that can enhance safety as you travel to and from campus. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Lt. Marjorie Rizalvo shows users how to use the app to select friends or family to follow them virtually via GPS tracking as they travel.
As reported by ABC 6, the news station took a rare look inside OSU Police headquarters, where a wall of monitors keeps an eye on all parts of campus and newly installed cameras in the University District.
Satoru Persons, Director of Communications and Security Technology, Ohio State University Department of Public Safety, told the news outlet that cameras act as a deterrent for potential crimes and help provide real-time information to officers as they respond to calls, as well as a reference for investigations after crimes happen. He added that it is just one part of a comprehensive plan...
