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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: February 4, 2018

    February 4, 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 2/2/18 at 6:42 p.m., the Columbus Division of Police was dispatched to a residence on Chittenden Avenue, east of N. High Street, on a report of an armed robbery/home invasion. Reports indicate that three suspects forced their way into...
    emergency blue light phone

  • OSUPD Hands Out Annual Awards

    January 24, 2018
    The Ohio State University Police Division 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 Wednesday, January 24, OSUPD honored a select group of officers that exemplify what it means to...
    President Drake and DPS officials posing for a photo at the awards ceremony

  • In the News: What does it take for an Ohio State snow day?

    January 16, 2018
    On January 16, 2018, The Lantern published an article that examined what steps the university takes in determining if closing for winter weather is appropriate. "As winter weather continues, temperatures are beginning to drop and roads are getting slick from ice, causing Ohio State students — and perhaps staff and faculty — to hope for a snow day. But what does it actually take for the university...
    snow-covered Thompson Library

  • Neighborhood Safety Notice: December 11, 2017

    December 11, 2017
    Neighborhood Safety Notice: We are sharing the below media release on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area. Incident Summary: The Columbus Division of Police needs the help of the community to locate a vehicle that is possibly involved with a sexual assault investigation. The crime occurred on December 9, 2017 at approximately 1:30 AM, in the...
    emergency blue light phone

  • OSUPD Promotes Officer Shaul to Lieutenant

    November 29, 2017
    The Ohio State University Police Division has promoted Joanna Shaul from officer to lieutenant effective Monday, November 27. Shaul has served as an officer with OSUPD since 2010. “I’ve worked with law enforcement throughout the state, and the people I work with here at Ohio State are the finest I’ve worked with,” Shaul said. “It’s honor to represent this group in this capacity.” Shaul received...
    photo of Lieutenant Shaul

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