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  • OSUPD Staff Sergeant Receives Award for COVID-19 Response

    August 18, 2021
    The Licking County Board of Health named OSUPD Staff Sergeant Adam Featherling as its 2021 Public Health Guardian Award recipient recognizing his hard work and dedication in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Featherling received the award at the Board of Health meeting Tuesday evening. Chad Brown, Licking County’s health commissioner, recognized Featherling for his help with coordinating and ...
    OSU Police officer Adam Featherling receives 2021 Public Health Guardian Award

  • In the News: Ohio State Campus Police Share Safety Reminders as Students Return

    August 17, 2021
    As students head back to campus for the new semester, safety and security remain at the forefront."One thing students can do is look into messaging, resources, educate yourself with the area," says Det. Schaffer.Campus police also encourage students to lock their doors and windows and walk in a group when possible.Watch the full ABC6 story....
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice – August 16, 2021

    August 16, 2021
    On 8/16/2021, at approximately 1:07 a.m., a male Ohio State student was robbed at gunpoint in the area of E. 16th Avenue and Waldeck Avenue, just east of Pearl Alley. The victim was walking west on 16th Avenue when a vehicle approached, the suspect got out and confronted him. The male suspect stole the victim’s cell phone before fleeing northbound in the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and Co...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice – August 7, 2021

    August 7, 2021
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police regarding a crime that occurred in the off-campus area. On 8/7/2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., three Ohio State police officers were on patrol near the Ohio Union garages when they heard gunshots fired across the street. The officers then witnessed a crowd that was gathered near High Street and 13th Avenue begin t...
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  • DPS Crews Rescue Kitten in Distress

    August 4, 2021
    On a daily basis, Ohio State University police, security and dispatchers help the campus community, but last week, they were called to help an abandoned four-legged friend. On Monday evening, a woman called dispatchers concerned about a crying kitten she said needed help by the 12th Avenue Garage. Alex Bolt was the dispatch supervisor on duty. “We had an officer in here and she ra...
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