Before we go back for Fall 2021, crime continues to be out of control. Just last night, a man was shot across from the Ohio Union. I just sent the following email to the administration, members of the board and the new Chief of Police. PLEASE start resharing this petition so it gets national attention. Nothing else will help.
Good morning and Happy Saturday. You are receiving the expected email on behalf of the safety moms (and dads and students) who awoke to read about the shooting across from the Ohio Union just before 3 am this morning. Next Sunday begins the move in for our kids for Fall 2021 semester and, I have to say, what a way to start. I think its time to regroup on those task force recommendations and figure out how to 1: implement the ones that DETER crime and, perhaps, evaluate if we have the appropriate ones in place as to address the urgent moment. Certainly, doesn’t feel like we can all rest easier a year after Chase’s murder.
The Buckeyes for a Safe Ohio State Founding Members and our 800 followers request an emergency meeting with all of you including President Johnson and a representative from the CPD to understand what will be done to keep our Buckeyes from being shot, robbed, assaulted or GOD FORBID killed while pursuing their “together as buckeyes” dream.
President Johnson – please do not ignore my email. I mean no trouble. I am an immigrant and a single mother and pay full out of state tuition for a child who chose OSU among 10 other schools who wanted him. He is an honor student and on the Deans List. He and I do not deserve to be a statistic because “someone else” is handling this. You and your administration get paid to FIGURE THIS OUT!
We request time with all of you and the members of the board this week. We insist on a review of the recommendations and an immediate reprioritization. We have been incredibly patient and collaborative. We have a loud voice in social media and our group grows by 10s and 100s with every crime and safety notice. We are an asset to your administration as long as we collaborate and work together.
I sure hope that another murder is not what it takes for OSU to do what it takes to protect our kids!
Irene and Buckeyes for a Safe Ohio State!