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  • In the News: OSUPD to Host a Free Self-Defense Course For Students

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 25, 2026
    As highlighted by The Lantern, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is hosting a free empowerment and self-defense course for Ohio State students. Taught by certified instructors, this comprehensive course begins with awareness education, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training. Although students will learn defense...
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  • Behind the Badge: Officer Aubrey Timmons

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 21, 2026
    Name and rank? Aubrey Timmons, Law Enforcement Officer How long have you been with OSUPD? I started with Ohio State's Department of Public Safety in July 2023 as a student employee in the Communications and Central Alarm Center. After graduating from Ohio State in 2024 with a degree in Criminology and a minor in Legal Foundations, I attended the Columbus Police Academy and was sworn in as an OSUPD...
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  • Register for Empowerment and Self-Defense Training

    Nicole Holman | September 11, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is hosting a free Empowerment and Self-Defense Training for Ohio State students. The course will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the OSUPD Gateway Substation, located on 11th Avenue just east of High Street. Taught by certified instructors, this comprehensive, one-day course begins with awareness education, prevention...
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  • Buckeye Alert System Test

    Nicole Holman | August 28, 2026
    A Buckeye Alert system test will occur September 9. Students, faculty and staff on all Ohio State campuses will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test. If a Buckeye Alert is issued, information will also be posted at emergency.osu.edu . If your cell phone number is already in Workday (for faculty/staff) or BuckeyeLink (for students), then you are automatically registered...
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  • Your Safety is Our Priority

    August 26, 2026
    Welcome back for a new academic year. The safety of all Buckeyes is Ohio State’s top priority, and the university has a comprehensive safety plan that includes police, non-sworn security and a campus 9-1-1 call center supported by security technology. It takes everyone working together to support a culture of safety, so please review the tips below and look out for your fellow Buckeyes. LIVING ON...
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