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News: Safety

  • In the News: OSUPD announces Community Police Academy

    View NBC4's story about OSUPD's first Community Police Academy, is open to current Ohio State students, faculty and staff. The course will teach participants about what it's like to protect and serve on campus. Participants will be trained on police policies, go on an officer ride-along and take part in scenarios. Register for the academy....
  • OSUPD Welcomes New Deputy Chief

    The Ohio State University Police Division has named Kimberly Spears-McNatt its new deputy chief effective Friday, August 26. The former lieutenant is an Ohio State graduate and first joined OSUPD in 1994. In a corresponding move, Officer Brandon Yankanin has been promoted to lieutenant.
  • Craig Stone Appointed Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division

    Craig Stone is the newest chief of The Ohio State University Police Division.Stone’s appointment comes a little more than one year after he was initially hired to serve as the university’s deputy chief. Stone later served as acting police chief following the retirement of Paul Denton in June 2015.“I have learned a lot in my first year as a Buckeye,” Stone said. “My No. 1 priority continues to be ...

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