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News: Safety

  • A Message From Chief Jeffrey

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 22, 2024
    Chief Dennis Jeffrey introduces himself to Buckeyes - saying safety is his top priority: Hello, Buckeye Community! My name is Dennis Jeffrey and I'm the newly appointed chief of police for The Ohio State University Police Division. I'm excited for this opportunity and it's much more than a job for me, it's a fulfillment of a life-long goal. I graduated from Ohio State University, ...

  • In the News: Dennis Jeffrey Named Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 1, 2024
    As recently highlighted by The Lantern, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has named Dennis Jeffrey chief of police, effective November 1.As an Ohio State alum, Jeffrey said his connection to the university has given him a thorough understanding of how safety impacts student's lives on and off campus. "I think it gives me a unique perspective because as not only a [former] stu...
    Dennis Jeffrey being interviewed by local media holding two cameras.

  • Police Make Arrests Related to Residence Hall Burglaries

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 31, 2024
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has arrested three suspects for burglary in relation to the October 28, 2024 Public Safety Notice that alerted the community about five burglaries, four of which occurred inside campus residence halls. All three suspects are juveniles, and they are not Ohio State community members, meaning they are not students, faculty or staff.The investigation ...
    close-up of OSU Police cruiser door showing the word police

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Adrienne Ward

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | October 28, 2024
    Name? Rank?Adrienne Ward, OfficerHow long have you been with OSUPD?Three yearsWhere are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I was born in Lorain, Ohio up by Lake Erie which is a pretty diverse city. I went to Clearview High School with kids from all different backgrounds. I'd say growing up in Lorain allowed me to experience the world from many points of view which in turn has...
    A photo of Officer Adrienne Ward smiling and the text, "Behind the Badge"

  • Jeffrey Named Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division

    hedman.11@osu.edu | October 24, 2024
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has named Dennis Jeffrey chief of police, effective November 1.“Dennis has three decades of law enforcement experience and has worked in support of Ohio State’s community for a majority of his career, both with OSUPD and in various roles while at Columbus Police,” said Monica Moll, associate vice president of Ohio State’s Department of Public Safe...
    deputy cheif dennis jeffrey in front of american flag

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