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  • Winter Weather Safety Tips

    January 18, 2019
    The safety of our campus community is our top priority. Please remember to take precautions while traveling in winter weather.Plan ahead and allow extra time.Check scheduled activities in advance to make sure there are no changes or cancellations.Dress appropriately for the weather (boots, hat, gloves).While walking, take it slow to avoid slipping.While driving, allow additional distance between ...
    A snow covered fir tree with text "Be prepared for winter weather" overlaid over the photo

  • In the News: Ohio State officially inducts first female police chief

    January 11, 2019
    A packed house was in attendence at the Fawcett Center to see Kimberly Spears-McNatt sworn in as The Ohio State University Police Division's 11th chief on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She is the first female chief in OSUPD's history and is joined by new Deputy Chief Tracy Hahn. The duo are both Ohio State graduates with more than 50 years of combined law enforcement experience.“These two women wer...
    Deputy Chief Spears-McNatt attends her pinning ceremony

  • In the News: Leaders with Ohio State roots to command OSUPD

    January 4, 2019
    The Ohio State University’s new chief of police, Kimberly Spears-McNatt, knows what it’s like to walk across campus as a new student in a new city.Spears-McNatt grew up in Akron before heading to Ohio State for college. She lived in Canfield Hall, walked to classes, worked on campus and spent time connecting with the community.“One thing I will always iterate is that I was once a student. So havi...
    OSU Police Chief standing in front of security cameras

  • Ohio State University appoints first female police chief

    January 4, 2019
    Kimberly Spears-McNatt will lead The Ohio State University Police Division; Tracy Hahn is new deputy chiefCOLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has new leadership. Kimberly Spears-McNatt officially took over as the division’s first female chief on Jan. 1, 2019. Spears-McNatt is joined by recently appointed Deputy Chief Tracy Hahn.“Kimberly and Tracy offer more than 50...
    Chief Spears-McNatt and Deputy Chief Hahn

  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: November 30, 2018

    December 1, 2018
    Neighborhood Safety Notice:We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.On 11/30/18, at approximately 8 p.m., an armed robbery occurred off-campus near Pearl Street and Chittenden Avenue. An unknown male suspect approached a male Ohio State student, displayed a silver handgun and stole a backpack and phone befor...
    emergency blue light phone

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