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  • Donate to Toys for Tots by Dec. 12

    holman.126@osu.edu | November 12, 2025
    Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots campaign. The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety Toys for Tots drive will run through Friday, December 12. A drive-through event will be held to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is...
    images of toys and toys for tots text

  • In the News: Resources for Off-Campus Safety

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 30, 2025
    The Lantern covered the many resources offered by Ohio State for students living off-campus. Among the resources was joint patrol, a program that features four The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) officers partnered full-time with the Columbus Division of Police to patrol the off-campus University District. "Our top priority is the safety of our campus community and we understan...

  • OSUPD Welcomes Three New Officers with Pinning Ceremony

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 28, 2025
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) welcomed three new officers to the division during a pinning ceremony on October 24, 2025. Alexis Guthrie, Caden Mosher and Josh Long were officially welcomed to OSUPD and celebrated by family, friends and colleagues. These three new officers bring the force closer to its authorized strength of 75 sworn police. In addition, OSUPD is supported by h...
    Three new officers standing with the police chief.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Louis Gibson

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 27, 2025
    Name? Rank?Officer Louis GibsonHow long have you been with OSUPD?I've been employed with OSUPD for approximately 4 years.Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I grew up in the Cleveland area, in the City of Painesville which is about 30 miles east of Cleveland, OH. Growing up in a small town allowed me to understand “community” and why it is important, particularly the...
    Behind the Badge Officer Gibson

  • In the News: Get to know your friendly neighborhood Block Watch

    furia.4@osu.edu | October 23, 2025
    They roam the University District at night, wearing orange and white jackets, on a mission to help keep students safe. Called Buckeye Block Watch, these non-sworn patrols operate as the university’s extra eyes and ears in the off-campus area to escort students home, report burnt-out street lights and overflow trash and call police if they see a crime happening. Doug McGrew, director of ...
    A view of a man walking with a neon shirt on that says, "Buckeye Block Watch"

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