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We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding multiple crimes that occurred in the off-campus area. On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m., four robberies similar in nature occurred in the off-campus area. The incidents occurred at: Between 11th Avenue and E. Chittenden Avenue, along an alley west of Summit Street 66 E. Patterson Avenue E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue Indianola Avenue and E. Lane AvenueTwo of the victims were Ohio State students. Reports for each crime indicate that the victim was approached by two unknown male suspects who were both wearing dark face masks. The suspects both showed a handgun, demanded the victim’s property, then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. Suspect details are limited. The Columbus Division of Police is also investigating similar crimes near the area, outside of the university district. The Columbus Division of Police has increased patrols in the area and The Ohio State University Police Division has increased patrols on campus along High Street. Anyone with information related to these crimes is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545. Crimes are never the fault of the victim. The Ohio State University Police Division encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: https://dps.osu.edu/resources The Ohio State University Police Division carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.
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Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding multiple crimes that occurred in the off-campus area. On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m., four robberies similar in nature occurred in the off-campus area. The incidents occurred at: Between 11th Avenue and E. Chittenden Avenue, along an alley west of Summit Street 66 E. Patterson Avenue E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue Indianola Avenue and E. Lane AvenueTwo of the victims were Ohio State students. Reports for each crime indicate that the victim was approached by two unknown male suspects who were both wearing dark face masks. The suspects both showed a handgun, demanded the victim’s property, then fled the scene. No injuries were reported. Suspect details are limited. The Columbus Division of Police is also investigating similar crimes near the area, outside of the university district. The Columbus Division of Police has increased patrols in the area and The Ohio State University Police Division has increased patrols on campus along High Street. Anyone with information related to these crimes is encouraged to call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545. Crimes are never the fault of the victim. The Ohio State University Police Division encourages everyone to lock doors and windows. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: https://dps.osu.edu/resources The Ohio State University Police Division carefully considers information contained in safety notices. All decisions are handled on a case-by-case basis with the safety of our campus community in mind. Law enforcement officers and dispatchers are trained to interview witnesses in an effort to obtain as much information as possible, such as build, hair style, hair color, facial hair, skin tone, eye color, tattoos or identifying marks, teeth, clothing, shoes, etc. OSUPD may limit the use of race, or other descriptors, unless accompanied by a detailed description of the suspect. In an effort to share information in a timely manner, details may be limited and are based on information known or reported at the time of issuance.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree the source is clear: the notice is shared on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police and cites the Ohio State University Police Division.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: It names the 'Columbus Division of Police' and 'The Ohio State University Police Division' as sources.
    2. present: It shares information "on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police" and cites The Ohio State University Police Division.
    3. present: It shares information from the Columbus Division of Police and The Ohio State University Police Division.
    4. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites The Ohio State University Police Division.
    5. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites 'The Ohio State University Police Division'.
    6. present: It names 'The Ohio State University Police Division' and the Columbus Division of Police as the issuers.
    7. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites The Ohio State University Police Division.
    8. present: It is shared on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    9. present: It shares information from the Columbus Division of Police and names the Ohio State University Police Division.
    10. present: It names the Columbus Division of Police and The Ohio State University Police Division as the sources.
    11. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites 'The Ohio State University Police Division'.
    12. present: It speaks on behalf of 'the Columbus Division of Police' and 'The Ohio State University Police Division'.
    13. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names the Ohio State University Police Division.
    14. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names the Ohio State University Police Division.
    15. present: It shares information from the Columbus Division of Police and the Ohio State University Police Division.
    16. present: It speaks for 'The Ohio State University Police Division' on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police.
    17. present: It is shared on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    18. present: It is shared "on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police" and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    19. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites The Ohio State University Police Division.
    20. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    21. present: It says it shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names the Ohio State University Police Division.
    22. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    23. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and names The Ohio State University Police Division.
    24. present: It shares information "on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police" and cites the Ohio State University Police Division.
    25. present: It shares information 'on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police' and cites The Ohio State University Police Division.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it names four robberies in which suspects showed a handgun, a specific threat.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: It describes 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
    2. present: It describes "four robberies" where suspects "showed a handgun", a specific armed threat.
    3. present: It names 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun'.
    4. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
    5. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun, demanded the victim's property', a specific threat.
    6. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun, demanded the victim's property'.
    7. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed threat.
    8. present: It reports "four robberies" in which suspects "showed a handgun" and took property.
    9. present: It describes 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed crime.
    10. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed threat.
    11. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun, demanded the victim's property', a specific threat.
    12. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun, demanded the victim's property'.
    13. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific crime threat.
    14. present: It names 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun'.
    15. present: It reports "four robberies" where suspects "showed a handgun".
    16. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
    17. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
    18. present: It reports "four robberies" in which suspects "showed a handgun", a specific threat.
    19. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
    20. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed crime.
    21. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed crime hazard.
    22. present: It reports 'four robberies' where suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed threat.
    23. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific armed threat.
    24. present: It reports "four robberies" where suspects "showed a handgun," a specific armed threat.
    25. present: It reports 'four robberies' in which suspects 'showed a handgun', a specific threat.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All reads agree location is specific, listing addresses and intersections such as 66 E. Patterson Avenue and Indianola Avenue and E. Lane Avenue.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    2. present: It lists locations such as "66 E. Patterson Avenue" and "E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue".
    3. present: It lists addresses such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    4. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    5. present: It lists locations including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    6. present: It lists locations including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    7. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue' in the off-campus area.
    8. present: It lists locations such as "66 E. Patterson Avenue" and "E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue".
    9. present: It lists locations including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    10. present: It lists locations including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    11. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue' in the off-campus area.
    12. present: It lists places including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    13. present: It lists sites such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    14. present: It lists addresses such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and E. Lane at Indiana Avenue.
    15. present: It lists places such as "66 E. Patterson Avenue" and "Indianola Avenue and E. Lane Avenue".
    16. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    17. present: It lists places such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    18. present: It lists locations such as "66 E. Patterson Avenue" and "E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue".
    19. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    20. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    21. present: It lists addresses such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    22. present: It lists locations including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue' in the off-campus area.
    23. present: It lists locations such as '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue'.
    24. present: It lists sites including "66 E. Patterson Avenue" and "E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue."
    25. present: It lists places including '66 E. Patterson Avenue' and 'E. Lane Avenue and Indiana Avenue' in the off-campus area.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: it tells recipients to lock doors and windows, walk with friends, stay aware of surroundings, and report suspicious behavior.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: OSU Police 'encourages everyone to lock doors and windows' and walk with friends, protective actions.
    2. present: It encourages everyone "to lock doors and windows" and "walk with friends or coworkers", protective actions.
    3. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to walk with friends.
    4. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    5. present: It 'encourages everyone to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    6. present: It 'encourages everyone to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    7. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows', walk with friends, and report suspicious behavior to police.
    8. present: The Police Division "encourages everyone to lock doors and windows" and walk with friends at night.
    9. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to walk with friends, which are protective actions.
    10. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    11. present: It encourages everyone to 'lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers', protective actions.
    12. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    13. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends', protective actions.
    14. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and walk with friends.
    15. present: It encourages everyone "to lock doors and windows" and walk with friends.
    16. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to walk with friends and report suspicious behavior.
    17. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to walk with friends and report suspicious behavior.
    18. present: It encourages everyone "to lock doors and windows" and to walk with friends, which are protective actions.
    19. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    20. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers', protective actions.
    21. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and 'walk with friends or coworkers', which are protective actions.
    22. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to walk with friends and report suspicious behavior.
    23. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers'.
    24. present: It encourages everyone "to lock doors and windows" and walk with friends at night.
    25. present: It encourages everyone 'to lock doors and windows' and to 'walk with friends or coworkers', which are protective actions.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All reads agree timing is stated: 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: It gives 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    2. present: It says the robberies occurred "On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m."
    3. present: It dates the robberies '7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    4. present: It says the robberies happened 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    5. present: It gives 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.' for the robberies.
    6. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    7. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    8. present: The robberies occurred "On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m."
    9. present: It gives '7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.' as the time frame.
    10. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    11. present: It says 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.' the robberies occurred.
    12. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    13. present: It says the crimes occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    14. present: It gives 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'.
    15. present: It gives "7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m."
    16. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    17. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    18. present: It gives "On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m." as the time frame.
    19. present: It states 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.', giving the date and the time window of the robberies.
    20. present: It says the robberies occurred 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    21. present: It gives '7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.' for the robberies.
    22. present: It says the robberies happened 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    23. present: It says the robberies happened 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.'
    24. present: It dates the robberies "7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.," giving explicit date and clock times.
    25. present: It gives 'On 7/11/2021, between 12:19 a.m. and 3:25 a.m.' as the timing of the robberies.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads find no stated consequence or severity; the text notes No injuries were reported and does not describe what the threat could do.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: It says 'No injuries were reported' and offers no statement of potential harm.
    2. absent: It notes "No injuries were reported" and states no consequence or severity of the armed robberies.
    3. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and states no potential consequence or severity.
    4. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and does not state any potential harm or severity.
    5. absent: It states 'No injuries were reported' and offers no consequence or severity statement.
    6. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and gives no statement of potential harm or severity.
    7. absent: It says 'No injuries were reported' and does not describe potential harm or severity.
    8. absent: It states "No injuries were reported" and does not describe any consequence or severity of the robberies.
    9. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and does not state any potential harm or severity.
    10. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and gives no stated consequence or severity.
    11. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and does not otherwise state what the armed robbers could do.
    12. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and does not describe potential harm from the armed robberies.
    13. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and does not state any potential harm from the armed robberies.
    14. absent: It states 'No injuries were reported' and conveys no severity beyond the crimes themselves.
    15. absent: It says "No injuries were reported" and states no further consequence.
    16. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and gives no stated consequence or severity for recipients.
    17. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and gives no statement of severity or consequence.
    18. absent: It says "No injuries were reported" and does not describe potential consequences or severity.
    19. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and states no potential consequence beyond the robberies.
    20. absent: It notes 'No injuries were reported' and states no potential harm or severity.
    21. absent: It states 'No injuries were reported' and does not describe potential harm, so impact is absent.
    22. absent: It states 'No injuries were reported' and gives no explicit severity or consequence statement.
    23. absent: It reports 'No injuries were reported' and conveys no statement of potential harm or severity.
    24. absent: It notes "No injuries were reported" and does not state any consequence or severity.
    25. absent: It states 'No injuries were reported' and does not describe any consequence or severity for readers.

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Campus Alert Archive. "The Ohio State University: Off-campus neighborhood safety notice — july." Incident of July 11, 2021. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/ohio-state-university-neighborhood-safety-notice-july-11-2021-2021-07-11/

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