Eric Whiteside appointed new deputy chief of University Police, Hahn to retire April 30

Eric Whiteside will be the newest deputy chief for the University Police Department, partnering with current Deputy Chief Tracy Hahn to kick off his tenure.

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.

Ohio State to replace off-campus neighborhood safety notices with interactive crime map

Ohio State will replace off-campus neighborhood safety notices with a new community crime map, the university announced Thursday. 

Olentangy River Road COVID-19 testing site to close due to decreased demand

The drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Olentangy Road, which was used to test symptomatic individuals, will close Thursday in response to a declining demand for tests.

Off-campus gunshots prompt discussion over how the university issues safety notices, no injuries reported

Donny Reagan said he was having a normal Saturday night when, at around 12:30 a.m., a text from his roommate said a stray bullet came through the window of their off-campus house — prompting him to return home.

Ohio State to install cameras, license plate readers in parking garages

Ohio State will install surveillance cameras and license plate readers in and near parking garages on campus, starting with the Ohio Union North and South garages, according to a university announcement Tuesday. 

Ohio State conducts third-party safety review, releases additional recommendations to combat crime

A local consulting group conducted a review of Ohio State’s approach to off-campus safety, releasing a report with additional safety recommendations made to the university and city of Columbus.  

Party Smart campaign teaches students how to party safely

Part of the college experience is characterized by parties and alcohol consumption, but these experiences don’t have to present dangers to students.

Students concerned for their cars following string of on-campus break-ins

Ila Sharma thought she had left her window rolled down when she returned to her car in Arps Garage after a rehearsal Monday,  but upon closer look, she found her vehicle had been broken into.

Two robberies occur late Monday on campus

Two robberies, which were unrelated to each other, occurred in the campus area late Monday evening, according to a neighborhood safety notice.