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News: Safety

  • OSUPD Chief Dennis Jeffrey Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 27, 2025
    As students return for a new academic year, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Dennis Jeffrey shares how his team works to keep the Buckeye community safe. Ohio State offers many safety resources, such as Lyft Ride Smart discounts, free safety devices and more. ...
    City of Ohio State Podcast Season 4

  • In the News: License Plate Readers Monitor Vehicles on Campus

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 26, 2025
    Satoru Persons, director of Communications and Security Technology at The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety, was featured in EdTech discussing the importance of license plate readers on campus. "The LPR technology is integrated and connected with the National Crime Information Center. If we get a confirmation of a license place that is registered or on notice with NCIC, we ge...
    Satoru Persons

  • Avoiding Scams

    August 15, 2025
    Scams can happen at any time and to anyone. Take extra precautions and be leery of phone calls, emails or other communications that seem strange. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid common scams. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.NEVER give your SSN, passwords or pin numbers to an incoming call.Beware of threats meant to scare you into giving money/information.Not sure about an ...
    graphic showing "avoiding scams 101"

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Thomas Schneider

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | May 28, 2025
    How long have you been with OSUPD? How long have you been part of the Joint Patrol Program? I started with OSUPD in 2000 as a dispatcher, then transitioned to being a police officer in 2004. After many years and fulfilling several roles at OSUPD, I transitioned to the Joint Patrol program in 2022. It’s been a rewarding 3 years. For those that do not know, our joint patrol program has 4 OSUPD...
    Behind the Badge

  • Honoring Service and Sacrifice

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | May 21, 2025
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) gathered for a memorial service to honor those who have served and to rededicate the garden in front of Blankenship Hall to OSUPD Officer Michael Blankenship, who was killed in the line of duty in1997. “We’re proud to remember Officer Michael Blankenship and all those who lost their lives in service,” said OSUPD Chief Dennis Jeffrey. “We want...
    A view of a red, white and blue wreath.

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