Welcome

OWU Department of Public Safety
Smith Hall Room 120  

24 hours a day dial 740-368-2222
or ext. 2222 from any campus phone
or activate any of the emergency blue lights on campus

Life Safety EMERGENCY dial 911

Mission Statement

The Department of Public Safety has as its primary responsibility the safety and security of all members of the University Community. Our goal is to keep the campus community in an environment that our students find to be conducive to learning, to suppress crime, and create a state of well being by the presence of ample lighting, emergency telephones, personal safety escorts and crime prevention. We appreciate the assistance of the Delaware Police Department in keeping our campus safe as well as the department’s efforts to keep the Delaware community safe.

We should keep in mind that the potential for crime does exist and, as such, each of us should assume a personal responsibility by taking precautions to avoid becoming a victim. We support the community-policing concept of fighting crime, which involves all members of the community.

From the Director’s Desk

I am honored to serve the community of Ohio Wesleyan University. I encourage feedback and information from the community to assist the department in providing a safe and energetic environment. I am very supportive of an open door to all members of our community.

I support and maintain a positive relationship with the City of Delaware, Delaware County, and State of Ohio emergency services to ensure the best possible response to an emergency that may occur on our campus.

Please feel free to contact any of my staff or officers 24 hours a day 365 days a year with any concern, crime tip, or general question and we will assist you to the best of our ability.

Bob Wood
Director of Public Safety