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  • Behind the Badge: Officer James Bass

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | January 26, 2026
    Name? Rank?James Bass. Police Officer.How long have you been with OSUPD?I’ve been with the Ohio State University Police Division for a year and a half. Before working for the Police Division, I worked as a Security Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center for two years. Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?I’m from Columbus, which I’ve always th...
    Behind the Badge James Bass

  • Police Make Arrest Related to Crime

    hedman.11@osu.edu | January 22, 2026
    Police have a suspect in custody in relation to the January 21, 2026 incident that led to the issuance of a public safety notice. He was arrested and will be charged with Robbery.The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) would like to thank the public for sharing information that led to his arrest.Due to an ongoing investigation, there are no additional details available at this time...
    close-up of OSU Police cruiser door showing the word police

  • Be Prepared for Winter Weather

    holman.126@osu.edu | January 22, 2026
    Safety is the university’s top priority and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), CampusParc, Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) and the Department of Public Safety work together to offer services during the winter months to keep you safe. As snow and ice start to collect, FOD teams are dispatched to treat campus roadways and sidewalks. They remain on campus throughout the day and...
    Orton Hall covered in snow with text to the side reading "Be prepared for winter weather"

  • New substation supports OSUPD, CPD working together in University District

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | January 21, 2026
    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) unveiled a new police substation today located on 11th Avenue just east of High Street. The substation will be the hub for officers from both OSUPD and the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) working in the University District neighborhood as part of the university’s joint patrol program.“This is another way we are working together with the Columbus...
    An exterior view of the OSUPD Substation.

  • Buckeye Alert System Test

    holman.126@osu.edu | January 14, 2026
    A Buckeye Alert system test will occur January 22. 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 registe...
    graphic with words Buckeye Alert System test

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