The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) welcomed three new officers to the division during a pinning ceremony on October 24, 2025. Alexis Guthrie, Caden Mosher and Josh Long were officially welcomed to OSUPD and celebrated by family, friends and colleagues. These three new officers bring the force closer to its authorized strength of 75 sworn police. In addition, OSUPD is supported by hundreds of non-sworn security, a 9-1-1 dispatch center and technology like surveillance cameras.
“We’re proud to welcome these dedicated new officers who bring a broad range of experience to our department and a strong commitment to public safety,” said OSUPD Chief Dennis Jeffrey.
Born in Knox County and raised in Zanesville, Ohio, Guthrie completed the Zane State College Police Academy, where she received her Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certificate. She began her law enforcement career as an auxiliary officer with Noble County before joining the Zanesville Police Department, where she served for four years. She most recently worked with the Mount Vernon Police Department for two years.
Mosher was born in Marion, Ohio and raised in both Mount Gilead and Ada. He is a graduate of the North Central State College Police Academy, where he earned his OPOTA certificate, and is working toward completing his associate degree. He began his public safety career as a corrections officer with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Mount Gilead Police Department, where he has served for the past year.
Long, born in Columbus and raised in Grove City, earned an associate degree in exercise science from Columbus State Community College before graduating from the Columbus Police Academy and receiving his OPOTA certification. He previously served with the Grove City Police Department for one year.
These officers will spend the next 14 weeks in a field training program before being assigned to solo patrol.