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  • FYI When Visiting Ohio Stadium in 2025

    We are just 10 days away from the start of the 2025 Ohio State home football season that will kick off with a first-ever season-opening game against the No. 1 team in the nation. At 12 p.m. Aug. 30 in Ohio Stadium, No. 3 Ohio State will host No. 1 Texas in what will be one of the biggest games of the college football regular season. There’s plenty for fans to know in front of the kickoff, th...
  • Safety Resources

    Ohio State offers many safety resources. Download the Rave Guardian app that allows users to select friends or family to follow them via GP tracking as they travel on and around campus. Use CABS On-Demand for late night rides. Watch educational safety videos, find additional resources, view tips and procedures for staying safe in various circumstances. View safety resources online. ...
  • Avoiding Scams

    Scams can happen at any time and to anyone. Take extra precautions and be leery of phone calls, emails or other communications that seem strange. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid common scams. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.NEVER give your SSN, passwords or pin numbers to an incoming call.Beware of threats meant to scare you into giving money/information.Not sure about an ...
  • Behind the Badge: Officer Thomas Schneider

    How long have you been with OSUPD? How long have you been part of the Joint Patrol Program? I started with OSUPD in 2000 as a dispatcher, then transitioned to being a police officer in 2004. After many years and fulfilling several roles at OSUPD, I transitioned to the Joint Patrol program in 2022. It’s been a rewarding 3 years. For those that do not know, our joint patrol program has 4 OSUPD...
  • Honoring Service and Sacrifice

    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) gathered for a memorial service to honor those who have served and to rededicate the garden in front of Blankenship Hall to OSUPD Officer Michael Blankenship, who was killed in the line of duty in1997. “We’re proud to remember Officer Michael Blankenship and all those who lost their lives in service,” said OSUPD Chief Dennis Jeffrey. “We want...

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