MEDIA ADVISORY - 09/09/14
Contact: Dan Hedman
O:
614-292-7672
C: 603-997-1626
hedman.11@osu.edu
WHO: Jay Kasey, senior vice president, The Ohio State University Office of Administration and Planning;
Javaune Adams-Gaston, vice president, The Ohio State University Office of
Student Life;
Vernon Baisden, director, The Ohio State University Department of Public
Safety;
Chief Paul Denton, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD);
Columbus City Council Member Zachary M. Klein;
Deputy Chief Thomas Quinlan, Columbus Division of Police (CPD);
Undergraduate Student Government;
The Ohio State University Central Campus Security and Protective Services;
The Ohio State University Student Safety Service; Community Crime Patrol
WHAT: The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety will be joined by fellow law enforcement, community groups and neighborhood partners for a pre-shift “Rolling Roll Call” meeting to promote crime prevention and student safety. Safety representatives and officers will then head out for duty. During their shift, all will focus on engaging students and members of the university community to talk about safety resources and encourage safe behaviors while distributing crime prevention tip cards. This effort aims to educate students, faculty, staff and community members about safe habits and university resources to increase safety and deter crime. The university will also announce enhanced resources to curb crime on and off campus.
WHEN: Rolling Roll Call (Open to Media), 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Media Availability, 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
WHERE: The Ohio Union, The Ohio State University
Potter Plaza Roundabout
1739 N. High St.
