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  • New Law Makes Package Theft a Felony in Ohio

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | April 17, 2025
    A new law has taken effect classifying stealing packages as a felony of the fifth degree. Ohio Revised Code 2913.021 means harsher penalties for offenders who steal mail, packages, or other deliveries from porches, mailrooms, or loading docks. “This new law empowers us to pursue stronger charges against those who target delivery zones, especially those frequently hit on campus,” said The Ohi...
    Ohio State Law

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Paul Swan

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | January 28, 2025
    Name? Rank?Paul Swan, Officer and Sniper Team Leader.How long have you been with OSUPD?Four years.Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I was born in Columbus, raised in Zanesville, and attended College in Holland, MI. I credit my college and the good people who surrounded me for the development of the person I am today.What inspired you to become an OSUPD officer?&nbs...
    Behind the Badge Officer Paul Swan

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