Theft Prevention
The most frequent campus crime is theft. It’s very important for faculty and staff to lock their office doors, even if you are just “going down the hall for a second”. We continually see thefts from offices and labs where doors were left open, or even shut but not locked. Please make sure to help the college protect its and your valuable assets. For those with ground level windows, please make sure they are closed and locked when you are not in your office or lab. Please make sure to contact the college Dean’s Office immediately upon any theft. Also, please remember if you see something suspicious, say something! University Police non-emergency contact is 614-292-2121 and please also contact the Dean’s Office.
Personal Safety Tips
- Do not leave tempting valuables visible inside of your parked car.
- Record serial numbers and descriptions of valuable property.
- Do not put your address or attach your BuckID to your key ring.
- Always lock your car.
- Use well-lighted pathways at night.
- Request a Safe Ride if you need safe transportation across campus at night. For more information –https://dps.osu.edu/safe-ride
- Sign up for Buckeye Alerts if you are not receiving them –https://dps.osu.edu/sites/default/files/buckeye_alert_fact_sheet.pdf