Although we believe that our low incidence of crime will continue, this report is not intended to give you a false sense of security. You need to know that crime will occur, but that prevention efforts can be effective in reducing the opportunities for criminal activity. You play a key role in our crime prevention efforts. Be cautious, careful, and alert to your own safety and protective of your and the university's possessions. Please exercise the crime prevention tips noted below.

It is OSU's policy to lock the doors of buildings which are not in use. However, when working or studying in buildings after normal working hours, it is suggested that individual offices be locked, based upon an assumption that unrestricted access to the building is possible. Some buildings on campus are rarely locked, at the department's request, since students study and work on projects all hours of the day and night. Again, individual offices should be locked by the user on a presumption that the building is accessible. Residence halls have open access between the hours of 6 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. During non-open access hours, all residence hall doors are locked except the front desk entrance. Instances of propped open doors have occurred, and again residents are encouraged to take security precautions in the halls and rooms. Individual rooms should be locked at all times for your safety.