The force of an elbow jab is powerful enough to fend off an attacker and allow you time to run to safety. OSUPD’s Officer Cassi Shaffer, one of Ohio State’s certified Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) instructors, teaches a self-defense technique called “Front Elbow” in this week’s Safety Spotlight. Watch this short video to learn how to use your elbow as an additional line of defense during an attack.
The following message is an update on the work of the Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being from its co-chairs:
The safety and well-being of our campus and neighboring communities is our top priority, and we are currently implementing a series of recommendations that were made as part of our recent Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being . Since the creation of the task force in the fall, immediate efforts have included:
Increased patrols in the off-campus areas that our students live in, using a combination of University Police and the Columbus Division of...
Whether you live on or off campus, safety should always be a priority. Never let unknown persons into your home. On campus, prevent “tailgating” into residence halls by making sure individuals behind you use their own BuckID for entrance. In this week’s Safety Spotlight, OSUPD’s Officer Margaret Rizalvo discusses what you can do to add another layer of security to your home.
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.
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.
According to the National Weather Service, the Columbus, Newark and Wooster campuses could see between 4 to 6 inches of snow this weekend, while more than 6 inches of snow may fall on the Lima, Mansfield and Marion campuses. Rainfall may cut into snowfall totals in locations south of Columbus.
The heaviest snow accumulation is forecast to occur between midnight and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Please follow @OSU_EMFP on Twitter or check emergency.osu.edu for any updates.
This week, The Ohio State University Police Division released a 10-part video series called the Safety Spotlight. It's a new outreach method as police try to connect with the campus community despite remote working and learning limiting in-person interactions.
OSUPD Detective Cassandra Shaffer told NBC4 the videos have been popular accross campus: “Everybody from nurses in the medical center to students throughout campus have reached out to me, excited about the fact that we’re still trying to do things."
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.
Safety is the university’s top priority and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), CampusParc, Transportation & Traffic Management (TTM) and the Department of Public Safety work together to offer services during the winter months to keep you safe. As snow and ice start to collect, FOD teams are dispatched to treat campus roadways and sidewalks. They remain on campus throughout the day and night treating and plowing as needed. CampusParc crews will also be on campus treating parking lots and garages, with garage rooftops remaining open, when possible. Learn more on the CampusParc website .
https://dps.osu.edu/prepare-for-winter-weather While customers may...
