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An online page you can visit to review all crimes that have happened within the University area recently as well as in the past
What is The Community Crime Map?
Devices that can be installed in the home which create loud ringing sounds when activated and prevent burglars from entering
What are window and door alarms?
Offers discounted rides for Ohio State students
What is a Lyft pass?
A course that is offered by OSUPD to help students at Ohio State learn how to protect themselves.
What is a self defense class?
Text messages you can sign up for to stay in touch with safety emergencies on and near campus
What are Buckeye Alerts?
Devices that illuminate a home to give the appearance that someone’s home and are especially used at night
What are light and safety timers?
A group of people who promote a safer off campus community by monitoring for suspicious activity
What is Buckeye Block Watch?
A student advocacy service for survivors of sexual assault is located on campus at 33 W 11th Ave Room 202 and has the acronym SARNCO.
What is Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio?
Small devices that are used when in danger and can be heard from up to 225 feet away
What are Birdies/Free Personal Alarms?
An OSU website that discusses how to prevent house fires and gives safety tips
What is firesafety.osu.edu?
A tool to use when walking home alone atnight that allows friends or family to make sure you get home safe
What is Rave Guardian app?
What is a resource for students to learn self defense techniques without taking an in person class?
What is Safety Spotlight videos on YouTube
A course that can be taken through BuckeyeLearn that discusses crime prevention and ways to report crimes
What is the Stay Safe Buckeyes Personal Safety Curriculum?
The place to pick up these devices and timers
What is the Ohio Union M-F 8 – 5PM?
A device offered for free to Ohio State students that can turn interior lights on and off throughout the night to give the appearance that someone is home.
What is a safety light timer?
A resource which can be used to teach students how to survive an active shooter on campus.
What is Surviving an Active Aggressor video?