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A Day in the Life of an OSUPD Officer

After serving one tour in Japan and one in Africa as a United States Marine, Bobby Fair was ready to come home. He enrolled at The Ohio State University as a business major with the goal of becoming an accountant. 

On Nov. 28, 2016, Fair was a student when an attacker on Ohio State's campus drove his car into a crowd and began cutting bystanders with a knife. 

Classroom Locks

Finding yourself in an active aggressor situation can cause extreme panic and disorientation. But if you know what to do ahead of time, your chances of surviving this type of emergency situation are greatly increased. This video describes the three different types of classroom door locks around campus and how to use them.

In the News: Spoofing Scam

Specturm News recently told the story of an Ohio State student-athlete's parents who were targeted by scammers. Police nationwide have seen an uptick in "spoofing" where scammers spoof a local police phone number on the victim's caller ID, like OSUPD's 614-292-2121, and demand money.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Every year during the second week of April during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we honor telecommunications personnel working in the public safety community.

You're Going Places Get There Safely

As the weather warms up, we’re asking everyone to look out for their fellow Buckeyes. Your safety is our top priority, and we all play a part in promoting a safe campus environment when traveling to class and work.