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  • OSUPD Chief Dennis Jeffrey Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 27, 2025
    As students return for a new academic year, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Dennis Jeffrey shares how his team works to keep the Buckeye community safe. Ohio State offers many safety resources, such as Lyft Ride Smart discounts, free safety devices and more. ...
    City of Ohio State Podcast Season 4

  • In the News: License Plate Readers Monitor Vehicles on Campus

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 26, 2025
    Satoru Persons, director of Communications and Security Technology at The Ohio State University Department of Public Safety, was featured in EdTech discussing the importance of license plate readers on campus. "The LPR technology is integrated and connected with the National Crime Information Center. If we get a confirmation of a license place that is registered or on notice with NCIC, we ge...
    Satoru Persons

  • FYI When Visiting Ohio Stadium in 2025

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 21, 2025
    We are just 10 days away from the start of the 2025 Ohio State home football season that will kick off with a first-ever season-opening game against the No. 1 team in the nation. At 12 p.m. Aug. 30 in Ohio Stadium, No. 3 Ohio State will host No. 1 Texas in what will be one of the biggest games of the college football regular season. There’s plenty for fans to know in front of the kickoff, th...
    Officers escort Coach Day.

  • Safety Resources

    holman.126@osu.edu | August 15, 2025
    Ohio State offers many safety resources. Download the Rave Guardian app that allows users to select friends or family to follow them via GP tracking as they travel on and around campus. Use CABS On-Demand for late night rides. Watch educational safety videos, find additional resources, view tips and procedures for staying safe in various circumstances. View safety resources online. ...
    The Ohio State University seal on the Oval

  • Avoiding Scams

    August 15, 2025
    Scams can happen at any time and to anyone. Take extra precautions and be leery of phone calls, emails or other communications that seem strange. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid common scams. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.NEVER give your SSN, passwords or pin numbers to an incoming call.Beware of threats meant to scare you into giving money/information.Not sure about an ...
    graphic showing "avoiding scams 101"

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