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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...
    self-defense course

  • 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...
    graphic with words Buckeye Alert System test

  • OSUPD, DPS Employees Go Beyond the Badge, Earning their Master’s Degrees

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 25, 2026
    For four Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees, serving Buckeyes is about more than the work they do on campus. It’s also about continuing to learn, grow and prepare for the future. OSUPD Deputy Chief Alan Horujko, OSUPD Detective Corey Manley, DPS Communications Supervisor Merle Vaessin and DPS Property Room Coordinator and Court Liaison...
    DC Horujko, Merle, Detective Manley and Jason standing, smiling.

  • Dennis Jeffrey and Christian Selch Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 25, 2026
    As thousands of Buckeyes return to campus for a new academic year, staying safe and prepared is top priority. Dennis Jeffrey, Chief of Police for The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) and Christian Selch, director of Communications and Security Technology speak about campus safety resources , game-day preparations, and the technology helping first responders across campus.
    City of Ohio State Podcast

  • Classroom Locks

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 19, 2026
    Finding yourself in an active aggressor situation can cause extreme panic and disorientation. But if you know what to do ahead of time, your chances of surviving this type of emergency situation are greatly increased. This video describes the three types of classroom door locks across campus and how to use them. Watch the whole Surviving an Active Aggressor video online .
    A door lock that is red and says, 'LOCKED'

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