The Columbus City Council recognized The Ohio State University Police Division and the Columbus Division of Police on Monday, Dec. 12, for their collaboration in defusing the act of violence on the Ohio State Columbus campus two weeks earlier.
Ohio State President Michael V. Drake, OSUPD Chief Craig Stone and Columbus Division of Police Chief Kim Jacobs accepted the Columbus City Council’s Resolution of Appreciation, which in part read:
WHEREAS, both departments worked quickly and diligently to make certain that no fatal injuries would occur; and
WHEREAS, when faced with adversity, the Columbus and Ohio State University Police Departments took the necessary action to diffuse the situation and ensure the safety of Ohio State students, faculty, staff, and Columbus residents; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby commend The Ohio State University and Columbus Police Departments for keeping the Columbus and Ohio State communities safe through professionalism, great valor, and an amicable partnership.
OSUPD, along with Ohio State’s entire Department of Public Safety, continue to work together to make the safety of the campus community a top priority.