Department of Public Safety

Overview

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies regarding the reporting and investigation of crime, and we have a mutual aid agreement with the Newark Police Department. The Ohio State University provides university police officers and additional resources for the safety of our campuses. We encourage accurate and prompt reporting of all crimes to the appropriate agency.

Contact

John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center, room 105
1219 University Drive

Phone: 740.366.9237
Email: safety@newark.osu.edu

Local law enforcement

In the event of an emergency, call: 9-1-1

State Highway Patrol: 740.587.0786
Licking County Sheriff: 740.670.6555
Poison Control Center: 800.222.1222

Public Safety Services

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Public Safety Services

The Department of Public Safety issues student, faculty and staff IDs and parking permits and offers FBI/BCI background checks and fingerprinting and a safety escort service.

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Crime and Safety Information

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Campus Closure/Limited Operations

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Campus Closure/Limited Campus Operations

In the event of a short-term closure of all or part of the campus due to weather or other emergencies, notifications will be sent via the Campus Emergency Alert System, and the campus will operate with limited services. Updates will also be posted on the COTC website.

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