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  • Toys for Tots Drive Benefits Volunteers and Community Alike

    rahe.21@osu.edu | December 3, 2024
    Having always been an active volunteer in her community, Detective Susan Liu wanted to do something equally impactful as part of her employment with The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS).She wanted to find something that would allow her and her coworkers to humbly give back to the community without a lot of fanfare. From her previous volunteer experience, she knew of Toys ...
    K9 Leo poses in front of all the toys that were donated through the Toys for Tots donation event.

  • OSUPD Officers Recognized During First Responder Appreciation Game

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 26, 2024
    First responders were recognized on the field at Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes beat the Indiana Hoosiers. Supervisor of the year, Lt. Tom Shankle, and officer of the year, Adriene Ward, brought their loved ones on the field with them as the crowd applauded their commitment to public safety. Other agencies including the Columbus Police Division, Columbus Fire, Ohio State Highway Patrol and others w...
    Lt. Shankle and Officer Ward waving at a crowd while smiling.

  • Behind the Badge: Sergeant Donald Wallis

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 22, 2024
    Name? Rank?Sergeant Don WallisHow long have you been with OSUPD?3 years at The Ohio State University Mansfield Regional Campus.Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I’m originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas but moved to Mansfield, Ohio with my family when I was a teenager. Having lived and worked in the Mansfield area for 30 years has given me a strong connection...
    Behind the Badge Sgt. Donald Wallis

  • A Message From Chief Jeffrey

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 22, 2024
    Chief Dennis Jeffrey introduces himself to Buckeyes - saying safety is his top priority: Hello, Buckeye Community! My name is Dennis Jeffrey and I'm the newly appointed chief of police for The Ohio State University Police Division. I'm excited for this opportunity and it's much more than a job for me, it's a fulfillment of a life-long goal. I graduated from Ohio State University, ...

  • Toys for Tots Drive Open Through December 13

    rahe.21@osu.edu | November 19, 2024
    Community members are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys to support the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots campaign. The Ohio State University’s Department of Public Safety Toys for Tots drive will run through Friday, December 13. A drive-through event will be held to collect donations curbside on Thursday, December 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., in front of Blankenship Hall. The event is locat...
    Toys for Tots banner

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