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  • 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.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Jacob Lee

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 24, 2025
    Name? Rank?Officer Jacob Lee How long have you been with OSUPD?I’ve been with OSU PD since January of 2022Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I’m from Gahanna, Ohio. Being born and raised in Gahanna has help me shape who I am today because I feel like Gahanna has a diverse community, which makes me feel like I’m able to speak to anyone and everyone I encounter.W...
    Behind the Badge Officer Lee

  • 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

  • Horujko Promoted to Deputy Chief

    hedman.11@osu.edu | February 7, 2025
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is promoting Alan Horujko to deputy chief, effective Feb. 10, 2025. He joins fellow deputy chief Eric Whiteside and will report directly to Chief Dennis Jeffrey.Horujko joined OSUPD in 2015 and has spent a decade serving the campus community, most recently as a lieutenant. Prior to joining OSUPD, he was a police officer for Ohio Health.“We had a s...
    Alan Horujko headshot in front of American flag

  • 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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