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  • Public Safety Notice Update: Police Make Arrest

    Dan Hedman | October 27, 2026
    Police have arrested one male suspect related to the October 27 incident that led to the issuance of a public safety notice . He is charged with felonious assault and is not affiliated with the university, meaning he is not a student, faculty or staff member. The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is encouraged to call The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) at 614-292...
    close-up of OSU Police cruiser door showing the word police

  • OSUPD Brings Real-World Experience to Journalism Students

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 26, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is bringing hands-on journalism experience to the classroom through its ongoing work with journalism students. Each semester, the class participates in a mock crime scene exercise, which was held at the Gateway Substation for the first time this semester, giving students a firsthand look inside the space. Each semester, OSUPD works with Nicole...
    An OSUPD vehicle parked outside next to a group of students.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Fernando Chavez

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 26, 2026
    Name and rank? Fernando Chavez Jr., University Law Enforcement Officer How long have you been with OSUPD? I joined the Ohio State University Police Department in February 2025. Before joining OSUPD, I earned my degree in Biology from The Ohio State University and worked as an armed private security contractor with Direct Approach Tactical Solutions from 2022 to 2025 while completing my education...
    Behind the Badge Fernando Chavez

  • Buckeye Alert System Test

    Nicole Holman | October 26, 2026
    A Buckeye Alert system test will occur November 6. Students, faculty and staff on all Ohio State campuses will receive a text message that will be clearly identified as a test. If a Buckeye Alert is issued, information will also be posted at emergency.osu.edu . If your cell phone number is already in Workday (for faculty/staff) or BuckeyeLink (for students), then you are automatically registered...
    graphic with words Buckeye Alert System test

  • In the News: Inside Ohio State's Joint Patrol Unit and its Role in Campus Safety

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 9, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division's (OSUPD) Joint Patrol unit was recently featured in an article by the Lantern. "Joint Patrol and its expansion are part of a comprehensive appraoch to safety both on and off campus, which has led to a steady decrease in crime in the University District," said Dan Hedman, university spokesperson. The program specifically focuses on campus and student...
    Joint Patrol Cruiser

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