In the News: Ride-Along with OSU Police Reveals Life Behind Campus Patrol
The Lantern reports on a ride-along with OSUPD for a campus patrol, getting a firsthand look at what it's like to keep campus safe and engage with the community.
News: Safety
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Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Chuck Gierach
Name? Rank? Chuck Gierach, Lieutenant How long have you been with OSUPD? 20 years You were just named Supervisor of the Year. What does this award mean to you? Since I was nominated by my co-workers, it means a lot. Effective law enforcement work requires good teamwork and I couldn’t do my job well if I didn’t have a good team to work with. Where are you from and how does that help shape who you... -
OSUPD Honors Fallen Officers During Memorial Ceremony
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) honored fallen peace officers and remembered the life and sacrifice of OSUPD Officer Michael Blankenship during a Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on May 13, 2026. “This week is truly about thanking not only our OSUPD officers, but also law enforcement nationwide for their sacrifice, commitment and dedication to keep their communities safe,”... -
Buckeye Alert System Test
A Buckeye Alert system test will occur May 12. 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 for... -
In the News: RapidSOS Assists in Police Response
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 cameras...
