As reported by The Columbus Dispatch, The Ohio State University Police Divison has the area’s highest ratio of Black officers with seven of 59 (12%), including its chief. Kimberly Spears-McNatt became the agency's first female chief in January 2019.
Chief Spears-McNatt and Director Monica Moll co-authored a message of equality that condemned police violence in late May. OSUPD continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion.