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  • UPDATE: Arrest Made

    Dan Hedman | September 17, 2024
    Police have the suspect in custody in relation to the shooting that led to the issuance of a Public Safety Notice on Monday, September 16. The suspect, Richard James Patridge, is charged with felonious assault against a known individual. Neither the suspect or victim are affiliated with Ohio State, meaning neither are students, faculty or staff. Patridge was a person of interest for The Ohio State...
    Oval

  • Traffic Safety Top-of-Mind

    Dan Hedman | September 9, 2024
    The following message was sent to Ohio State students, faculty and staff by Monica Moll, associate vice president, Department of Public Safety: We are asking everyone to look out for their fellow Buckeyes by being aware of their surroundings. Your safety is our top priority, and we all play a part in promoting a safe campus environment when traveling to class and work. We are a pedestrian-friendly...
    Brutus riding bike

  • Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Tom Shankle

    Brooke MckIvergan | August 26, 2024
    Name? Rank? Tom Shankle, 239 Lieutenant assigned to Night Watch. How long have you been with OSUPD? 16 years. Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today? I was born and raised in Canton, Ohio where my uncle worked for the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. He was one of my influences in becoming a police officer. What inspired you to become an OSUPD officer? I grew up watching...
    Behind the Badge Lt. Tom Shankle

  • In the News: OSUPD Seeking New Leadership as Chief Moves On

    Brooke MckIvergan | August 22, 2024
    As recently highlighted by NBC4, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt is retiring after 30 years of service. Spears-McNatt graduated from Ohio State in 1993 and started working for OSUPD in 1994. "I literally have grown up on this campus," said Spears-McNatt. "My 20's, 30's, 40's, now 50's, it's bittersweet, a lot of memories. I'm a Buckeye, I'll be a...
    Chief Spears-McNatt and Monica Moll

  • Joint Patrol Program Expands, Increasing Off-Campus Police Presence

    Brooke MckIvergan | August 19, 2024
    Five nights a week at 7 p.m., The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Officer Thomas Schneider and Columbus Division of Police (CPD) Officer Shawn Dye hop into a new cruiser and head toward High Street to begin their shift. The duo is part of an expanding joint patrol program that now includes four officers from each division, doubling the size of the joint patrol program in the...
    Joint Patrol Program Expands

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