USG leaders address recent increase in public safety notices, methods to combat crime

Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government president and vice president said they will prioritize student safety throughout their tenure.

Ohio State’s neighborhood vs. public safety notices

The terms “public safety notice” and “neighborhood safety notice” may seem interchangeable when referring to crimes in the off-campus area, but they are not the same thing. 

Parents express concern over student safety at Ohio State

Dark spots on streets, helplessness from armed suspects and an unsatisfactory response from the university on crime are just some of the safety concerns a group of parents have for their kids at Ohio State.

Police address off-campus crime, plans to increase safety measures

Standing in the shade of Indianola Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon, leaders of both Columbus Police and University Police said they are working to slow the increase in violent crime in the off-campus area — crime that is also rising throughout other Columbus neighborhoods.

Public safety training to be held at Newport Saturday

A public safety response exercise will be held outside Newport Music Hall located on High Street Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Johnson announces increased light towers, cameras and police presence in campus area to promote safety

University President Kristina M. Johnson announced an update to Ohio State’s plan to combat crime in a universitywide email Friday.

Safety tips and resources for the new semester

With the new semester underway and multiple recent crime reports in the university area, Ohio State offers a range of safety resources to keep students safe.

Phi Kappa Psi threatens legal action against Ohio State students who claim to be members

The national headquarters of Phi Kappa Psi wants Ohio State students to know that it doesn’t have an active chapter on campus and that any students who say they are members of the fraternity will face legal action if they continue to do so.

Ohio State student robbed in off-campus neighborhood

An Ohio State student was robbed on Indianola and Woodruff avenues early Wednesday morning.

Series of similar crimes occur in off-campus area overnight

One carjacking and three attempted robberies occurred in the off-campus area between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. late Tuesday into early Wednesday.