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  • Behind the Badge: K9 Phenix

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | April 1, 2025
    Name? Phenix, I am a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois and I have unlimited energy!How long have you been with OSUPD? I've been with OSUPD for my entire law enforcement career, about four years.Where are you from and what kind of training have you gone through to become an OSUPD K9? I’m from Europe where I was selected and trained as a puppy. I came to the U...
    Behind the Badge K9 Phenix

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Nana Amoako

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | March 24, 2025
    Name? Rank? Nana Amoako, Patrol OfficerHow long have you been with OSUPD? I have been with OSUPD since December 2020.Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today? I am originally from Ghana, West Africa. My upbringing and high school helped shape who I am today. I obtained my high school diploma at Accra Academy (Bleoo) and 3 years of college clas...
    Behind the Badge

  • OSUPD Cruise Light Pilot Program to Increase Campus Patrol Visibility

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | March 21, 2025
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is launching a new pilot program to use cruise lights while on nighttime patrol on the Columbus campus.These newly installed cruise lights sit along the rear driver-side and passenger-side windows of the police vehicle. Rather than flashing, they are steady, low-intensity lights that are used to increase the visibility of police vehicles.“This ide...
    OSUPD Vehicle with blue lights on in the back, side window.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Jacob Lee

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 24, 2025
    Name? Rank?Officer Jacob Lee How long have you been with OSUPD?I’ve been with OSU PD since January of 2022Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I’m from Gahanna, Ohio. Being born and raised in Gahanna has help me shape who I am today because I feel like Gahanna has a diverse community, which makes me feel like I’m able to speak to anyone and everyone I encounter.W...
    Behind the Badge Officer Lee

  • OSUPD Annual Awards

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 18, 2025
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) celebrated excellence in law enforcement at its 2024 Annual Award Ceremony on February 13, 2025. Officer Nana Amoako was named Officer of the Year for his dedication and proactive policing. Nominated by last year’s recipient, Officer Adrienne Ward, Amoako was praised for his strong work ethic thorough investigations and positive influence on ...
    Chief Jeffrey, Officer Amoako, Lieutenant Howe and Chris Kabourek

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