Researching a recent OTR article on public safety uncovered another gem at the Ohio State University of Public Safety's website. It would appear that one OSU safety official is tired of being hassled by hobos and released tips for fighting the bum problem. According to the release, you should "acknowledge a panhandler with a nod" and then simply decline their request for money with a "no."

The Hobo FAQ also gave some examples of ploys to get money. According to the writer, "imagination is their only limitation." Isn't OSU a community that rewards creativity and actually emphasizes it? Hell, a professor used eggs to improve the hydrogen car, that takes some creativity.

Are you a victim of panhandlers? The article says you should call the police and give them a description, location, time, direction of panhandler's travel. For example:

Description - Dirty old hobo
Location - High Street
Time - Just now
Direction - He was sitting

Oh, that was your exact experience too? Hobos are harmless. Also, their sight is based off movement, just like the T-Rex.