University District Organization offers walking escorts to increase Ohio State community’s safety
With recent concerns of safety in the off-campus area, the University District Organization encourages people to use its walking safety escort service.
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Amazon Hub Lockers provide off-campus students with solution to package theft
Ordering a new item online and not receiving it has become a common frustration for off-campus students due to theft, and Amazon Hub Lockers can help curb this issue.
Mitchell’s defense maintains innocence in hearing about Chase Meola’s murder, claims witness testimonies are ‘unreliable’
In the second pretrial hearing Thursday, the prosecution and defense finished arguments over eyewitness identification of Kintie Mitchell Jr. — a C…
Next hearing for Mitchell to take place Thursday, one step closer to Chase Meola murder trial
Over two years have passed since Ohio State student Chase Meola was shot and killed at an off-campus party, and the case is one step closer to trial in Franklin County.
String of residential burglaries can remind students how to protect themselves off-campus
A string of residential burglaries in the University District sparked reminders from University Police to students about how they can keep themselves and their property safe off campus.
Students gather outside Ohio Union, seek Ohio State’s acknowledgment of Donovan Lewis’ death and end of ties with CPD
About 50 students gathered outside the Ohio Union Friday speaking out against the death of 20-year-old Donovan Lewis and urging the university to sever its ties with the Columbus Division of Police.
Ohio State to continue current safety programs and patrols this fall
As Ohio State reports fewer campus crimes than past summers, the university will keep its current safety programs, surveillance and joint patrols with University Police and Columbus Division of Police officers for the fall semester.
Columbus City Council passes ordinance that limits Columbus Police’s use of military-style equipment
The Columbus City Council passed an ordinance Monday that restricts the equipment Columbus Division of Police officers can use against peaceful protestors, awaiting Mayor Andrew Ginther’s signature.
On-campus robbery and assault prompts public safety notice
An on-campus robbery and assault occurred in the parking lot of the Child Care Center Friday, according to a public safety notice.
USG, parents react to the university’s new crime map replacing neighborhood safety notices
Some parents and students have differing opinions on the value of replacing Ohio State’s neighborhood safety notices with an interactive crime map.