Deadline Extended!

Safer Ohio School Tip Line Student PSA Contest 

The Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) has extended the deadline of the PSA contest to enable more students to participate in the statewide marketing campaign. The new deadline is January 31, 2021. Contest details and submission information can be found below. 

The OSSC is inviting Ohio students in grades 6-8, 9-12, and those attending higher education institutions to participate in a school safety PSA contest to spread awareness and encourage participation with the state's tip line. The creators of winning video PSA submissions will be invited to the OSSC, when it is safe to do so, to work with our team to produce a professional quality version of their original submission(s). The newly produced PSA will then be used in a statewide marketing campaign for the Safer Ohio School Tip Line.

Submission Requirements

Those entering the contest should follow appropriate CDC guidelines (wearing a mask, social distancing, etc.) when creating the videos and all submissions should include the following information:

• The Safer Ohio School Tip Line can be accessed via text or phone call 24/7
• Any tip you leave may be done so anonymously
• The Tip Line phone number: 844-723-3764
• The type of tips that may be reported:
  • Bullying
  • Withdrawn student behaviors
  • Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools
  • Weapons/suspicious devises on or near school grounds
  • Gang related activities
  • Substance abuse
  • Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff
  • Self-harm or suicidal sentiments
  • Any other school safety related concern

Even though there are multiple activities/behaviors that may be reported to the Safer Ohio School Tip Line, only one video per student may be submitted. Be creative and show your school spirit while promoting positive school climate and information sharing. 

The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2021. Schools with winning submissions will be notified in February of 2021. How to submit your video. 

When submitting your video, please identify which grade range you are applying under: 6-8, 9-12, or higher education. 

For submissions or questions, please email OhioSchoolSafetyCenter@dps.ohio.gov. 

Please be advised that video submissions may be considered a public record, as that term is defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. As a result, video submissions may be subject to public release if specifically requested by a member of the public, and by submitting a video you are consenting to such release.