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News: Safety

  • In the News: Ohio State Police Officer Presents at National Safety Summit

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 20, 2024
    Ohio State News recently highlighted OSUPD Detective Cassi Shaffer who presented at the second annual Department of Homeland Security's National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office's Master Training Summit in Washington, D.C. "It offered us all an opportunity to look at operations at different levels in threat assessment, from different points of view from around the country," sai...
    Cassi Shaffer

  • OSUPD Welcomes New Officer with Pinning Ceremony

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 9, 2024
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) welcomed Officer Erin Rainbolt to the division with a pinning ceremony on February 8, 2024.“Policing at Ohio State University is unique in a good way because I feel like we truly have a chance to help others and serve and protect others,” said Rainbolt.Rainbolt attended the Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) where she completed the police train...
    Chief Spears-McNatt and Officer Rainbolt

  • Two OSUPD CLEE Graduates

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 8, 2024
    Two Ohio State University Police Division lieutenants were recently celebrated for reaching a high level of professional accomplishments. OSUPD’s Lt. Joanna Shaul and Lt. Brandon Yankanin were two of the 28 Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program graduates at a ceremony held on February 2, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the completion of study in a unique course co-sponsored b...
    Lt. Yankanin and Lt. Shaul

  • Your Safety is a Top Priority

    hedman.11@osu.edu | February 7, 2024
    The official start of spring is a little more than one month away and as the weather warms up, police are asking everyone to look out for their fellow Buckeyes. When traveling on campus, follow these safety tips:Keep your eyes up and your earbuds out. Eliminate distractions.Use crosswalks and obey traffic laws. Be aware of your surroundings and walk with a friend or coworker when possible.Us...
    Shaffer and Holman photos to promote podcast

  • OSUPD Chief Joins JewishColumbus Town Hall

    hedman.11@osu.edu | January 22, 2024
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt was one of six panelists at Sunday’s JewishColumbus Law Enforcement Town Hall. The event took place at the Jewish Community Center in Columbus and focused on how law enforcement agencies, both separately and cooperatively, address antisemitic activity and crime. “Ohio State has not and will not tolerate hatre...
    Panel of police chiefs on stage

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