Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

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  • Support Light Ohio Blue

    May 2, 2019
    Light Ohio Blue is a statewide campaign to show support to the law enforcement personnel who protect our communities in Central Ohio and throughout our great state. Show your support by witnessing a Law Enforcement Caravan on Wednesday (5/8). Police cruisers from local agencies will join OSUPD and travel through campus from 7:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Buckeyes are encouraged to gather along Woody Haye...
    a sign of a police badge with the words in front of it, light ohio blue

  • OSUPD Hands Out Annual Awards

    March 5, 2019
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is committed to enhancing safety for the campus community. As a university agency, servicing a college campus that is home to nearly 100,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors, OSUPD has a uniquely tailored approach focusing on both safety and education.On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, OSUPD honored a select group of officers that exemplify what it m...
    OSU Police Officers receiving police divisions's annual awards

  • In the News: WOSU Features Classroom Locks

    March 5, 2019
    Workers at The Ohio State University continue installing locks on hundreds of classroom doors to improve on-campus safety.School officials say after a November 2016 on-campus attack, many students and faculty said they wanted more locks on doors.Read the full story about classroom locks. ...
    a closed door indicating that it is locked

  • In Memoriam - Norma Walker

    February 15, 2019
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Norma J. Walker. She was the first female police officer hired in the Department of Public Safety’s Police Division, in July 1962. She was heralded as the first female campus officer in the Big Ten and one of the first in the country. Here is a recent video of her reflecting on her accomplishments.  ...
    headshot of norma walker

  • Feb. 14 Mansfield Public Safety Incident

    February 14, 2019
    Thursday afternoon, witnesses reported a man with a concealed carry weapon on the Ohio State Mansfield campus. Police responded and located the man inside Conard Learning Center at 1650 University Drive. Initial reports indicate no threats were made.Upon speaking with the individual, police determined he had a concealed carry permit, however, this does not allow him to be inside a campus building...

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