This information pertains to the Campus Security Act. Franklin University makes this information available to all students, employees and applicants for enrollment or employment, as required by the United States Department of Education. The University places a high priority on safety. Security officers regularly patrol buildings, lots and grounds to ensure a safe environment. Observations regarding security and safety are reported by the officers to the Vice President for Students and Institutional Initiatives for resolution.
Security officers are on duty during open building hours and on-campus events.
Franklin University's Security Force is comprised of off-duty City of Columbus police officers. Officers maintain all of the authorities granted them by the City of Columbus Police Department while on campus. Security incidents which may pose a threat to the safety of the University community if not made public, will be communicated to students via Campus Connections , the weekly student newsletter, and bulletin boards located in common areas throughout the campus. Communications to faculty and staff are made via the Weekly Update , the weekly internal newsletter. Crime prevention programs will be offered on campus each trimester.