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  • OSUPD Participates in Off-Campus Safety Walk

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | April 15, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division officers headed door-to-door with Columbus Police officers, the university’s Office of Student Life Willie J. Young and Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement department for a neighborhood safety walk. The safety teams made their way through the University District in an effort to provide residents with helpful safety tips and information to help ...
    A police officer and student smile at each other while they officer hands the student something.

  • In the News: RapidSOS Assists in Police Response

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | April 15, 2026
    As featured by 10TV News, OSUPD officers had the teenage suspect in custody within minutes of a fatal stabbing. "As we get notification on RapidSOS of the location of the 911 call, we, in turn, if we have any video in the surrounding area, we’ll start bringing up that information,” said Satoru Persons, director of communications security technology.The university maintains nearly 6,000 camer...
    Satoru Persons speaking with a news reporter as a camera films.

  • OSUPD Hosts Empowerment and Self-Defense Training

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | April 10, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division’s (OSUPD) free Empowerment and Self-Defense Training is taught by certified instructors. Hosted at the Gateway Substation, this three-hour course begins with awareness education, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training. ...
    OSUPD Hosts self-defense training

  • OSUPD Annual Awards

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | April 2, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) recognized outstanding service and dedication during its 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony on April 1, 2026, honoring officers, staff and a community member for their contributions to campus safety.Officer Rhodeback received the Officer of the Year Award for performance and dedication to duty. Rhodeback was commended for professionalism and consistent e...
    A group of officers stand, smiling holding an award.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Kevin Krasa

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | March 23, 2026
    Name? Rank? Officer Kevin Krasa How long have you been with OSUPD?I am in my fourth year as an officer.Where are you from, and how does that help shape who you are today?Toledo, Ohio. Growing up in a midwestern city helped instill in me the importance of work ethic and responsibility from a young age. My first real job began in the summer of my 8th-grade year, and I have had a job ever ...
    Behind the Badge Kevin Krasa

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