Kimberly Spears-McNatt is a Buckeye in every sense of the word. The former Ohio State student now leads The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) as its Interim Chief.
“I was you, I was a student here, I lived in Canfield Hall: I do understand what it’s like to walk across the Oval,” Spears-McNatt told The Lantern in between conversations with students at the Ohio Union.
Approximately 7,000 freshmen and sophomores moved into their residence halls during the weekend.
A spokesperson for Ohio State University Student Life says more than 14,000 students will live on campus this school year and nearly 50,000 others will live in houses or apartments around campus.
This time of year is when safety concerns increase and campus police have to start being more vigilant.
Watch NBC4's story about what OSUPD is doing to help keep campus safe.
A Buckeye Alert system test will occur on Tuesday, August 28. Students, faculty and staff will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test. The system also sends severe weather alerts to the entire university community with updates. For additional information and safety resources, as well as a safety messaging toolkit, visit emergency.osu.edu .
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 8/19/18, at approximately 3:54 a.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to the area of E. 14th Avenue and High Street on the report of a Robbery that had just occurred. A female Ohio State student reported that she was approached by an unknown male that struck her in the face, took her purse and ran north bound on Pearl Street. Reports indicate that no weapon was shown....
The safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our number one priority. The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has joined thousands of other highway safety partners throughout the nation to participate in the National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that runs through September 3. During this time, OSUPD will have a visible presence on campus to crack down on drunk driving in an effort to enhance safety on our roads.
There are several ways to get home safely instead of driving drunk:
Drink responsibly and make smart choices Use non-university ride-share programs Call...
Click here to watch ABC6's coverage of important safety messages that Ohio State police are sharing with the university community as students head back to campus.
Multiple events occurring through the week of August 20 will result in roadway restrictions and closures, heavy traffic, travel and bus service delays and increased demand for parking across campus. Motorists should plan ahead, allow additional time and follow the directions of traffic officials. Upcoming events include:
We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.
On 8/4/18, at approximately 1 a.m., police were notified of an off-campus crime that took place on the 200 block of E. 15th Avenue. Two females not affiliated with the university reported that they were approached in an alley by an unknown male who presented a gun and demanded their purses. The suspect then fled southbound in a small silver/gray car. No injuries were reported.
The Central Campus Security Services division of Ohio State's Department of Public Safety has announced exemplary service for 2017-2018. Our congratulations to all who serve to help keep our campus safer.
Chad Smith, Security Officer of the Year – Chad Smith joined the Department of Public Safety’s Central Campus Security Services in March 2004 as a Security Officer, assigned to the Wexner Center for the Arts. Chad is now a Campus Protection Officer, a role that services the entire campus, and is one of the longest-serving officers in this role. Mr. Smith is a mentor for his peers...
The Ohio State University Division of Police officially announced the addition of five new officers with its pinning ceremony on Friday, July 27, at Blankenship Hall. The new officers are Sherwin Granger, Adam Featherling, Carlos Velez, Anthony Hamilton and Katie Ray. Each officer received their OSUPD badge in front of members of the division, family and the public. The pinning ceremony marks the end of three required weeks of classroom training and is the start of 12 to 14 weeks of field training. Pictured third is Interim Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt.
