Contact OSU Police
To Report an Emergency: dial 9-1-1
General Non-emergency: 614-292-2121
Note: If calling from a campus phone, only dial the last five digits (e.g. 2-2121).
Welcome!
Although public safety is our job, it is the responsibility of
everyone at the University. Through programs of education,
information, and active police and security presence we endeavor to
ensure that students, faculty, and staff are free from safety
distractions so that they may learn, teach, and conduct research.
Creative and informative crime prevention, fire prevention, and
international travel safety programs, which are available on this
site, represent efforts to provide a customer service to meet
contemporary needs. We welcome the opportunity to serve as well as
receive suggestions from members of the community.
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University Area Crime Stoppers
Press Release - Apr 17, 2012
On Thursday April 5, 2012, a hate crime that occurred at the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center, 153 West 12th Avenue.
Graffiti painted on an outside wall included a racially-motivated phrase. On April 6, 2012, University Police became aware of
an additional hate crime that involved racial and religious slurs spray-painted on a mural on the outside of a building located
off-campus at East 12th Avenue and North 4th Street in the City of Columbus. Full details can be found here.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call the University Area Crime Stoppers at (614) 247-TIPS (247-
8477). University Area Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $500 for any information. All calls and tips remain
anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID nor does it seek the identity of the caller. A special coding system
protects the identity of the caller.
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University Area Crime Stoppers
Press Release - Jan 12, 2012
On Tuesday December 6, 2011, in the basement of 33 West 11th Avenue, an OSU employee
was robbed by an unknown suspect at 3:30 pm, after which the suspect fled on foot. A description and a sketch of the
suspect are attached here.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the University Area Crime Stoppers at (614) 247-TIPS (247-
8477). University Area Crime Stoppers has posted a reward of up to $500 for any information. All calls and tips remain
anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID nor does it seek the identity of the caller. A special coding system
protects the identity of the caller.
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Campus Public Safety Notices
The Campus Public Safety Notice ("Notice") is provided to give students, faculty and staff timely notification of crimes that may present a threat to the campus community and to heighten safety awareness. In general, criminal suspects are unknown to the victims. However, in the instance of a violent crime occurring between two individuals who know each other, University Police will look at each instance to determine if the suspect poses a continued threat to the campus community and issue a warning where necessary. The Notice also seeks information that may lead to arrest and conviction of the offender when violent crimes against persons or major crimes against property have been reported to the police.
Ohio State University Police are responsible for a Public Safety Notice when a crime is reported to or brought to the attention of the Ohio State University Police, and that crime represents a threat to the safety of members of the campus community. Information for alerts also comes from other law enforcement agencies or other offices. Every attempt will be made to distribute the Notice within 12 hours of the time the incident is reported; however, the release is subject to the availability of accurate facts concerning the incident. Notices are distributed to on-campus offices, residence halls and libraries, off-campus businesses, on- and off-campus postings and the Internet.
To register to receive Public Safety Notices, go to http://dps.osu.edu/police/psn/
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Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report - Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act report for The Ohio State University has been released. The report is available here Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
or as a PDF download
Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report (PDF).
Copies of this annual report may be printed in PDF format from the OSU Department of Public Safety web site or requested from the following offices: University Police, The Department of Public Safety, The Office of Student Life, The Office of Student Judicial Affairs or The Office of Human Resources.
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Preventing Thefts from Autos
Safety Tip from The Ohio State University Police Division: Preventing Thefts from Autos
Criminals often roam parking lots and streets looking to steal items from vehicles. They utilize the "smash and grab" technique: smashing a window and grabbing the items of value from the car. This process takes no more than a matter of seconds. When possible, take your valuables with you. Laptop computers, purses, briefcases, cell phones and other small electronics are easy and popular targets for thieves. If you must leave valuables in your car, secure them out of sight in a locked compartment or trunk.
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Drunk Driving, Over the Limit Under Arrest
The OSU Police Division is partnering the Franklin County DUI Taskforce and other law enforcement agencies
by participating in the national Drunk Driving Over the Limit, Under Arrest Campaign. The annual crackdown is
intended to reduce the tragic toll caused by impaired drivers, nearly 12,000 fatalities in 2008.
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the program seeks to reduce the
number of alcohol related traffic crashes by combining high-visibility enforcement with heightened public
awareness. Additional officers will be working on campus in an overtime status for looking for impaired drivers,
aggressive drivers and safety belt violators. The program begins on August 21st and runs through Labor Day Weekend.
For additional information contact: OSU Police Capt. Eric Whiteside,
whiteside.6@dps.ohio-state.edu.
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Computer and Internet Safety Tips
Please see the following document for some ideas on how to protect yourself on the Internet and while using computers.
Computer and Internet Safety Tips (PDF).
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