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Public Safety Advisory Committee

On July 27, 2020, Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety held its initial, introductory meeting of a newly created standing Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) composed of Ohio State students, faculty, and staff. All divisions within the Department of Public Safety consult with the committee, with the goal of obtaining their feedback and assistance in their work toward enhancing the safety and well-being of all members of our university community. The committee discusses a wide variety of topics, including the exploration of new programs, continuous operational improvement initiatives, safety notices, community outreach and engagement, training opportunities, crime trends, safety risks, crime prevention strategies, and compliance with best practices and regulations. The PSAC meets periodically throughout the spring and autumn semesters, no less than four times annually. After the introductory meeting, notes have been kept for each meeting. University community members are encouraged to contact any committee member, or Monica Moll, Associate Vice President, Public Safety, with any questions or ideas.


Members

Students

Sabrina Durso
President, Council of Graduate Students
durso.19@buckeyemail.osu.edu 

Madison Mason
Undergraduate Student Government
mason.1090@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Sheridan Tassy
Inter-Professional Council
tassy.5@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Faculty and Staff

Dr. Paul Bellair
Professor, Department of Sociology
Director of Criminal Justice Research Center
bellair.1@osu.edu

Cortney Brewer
Senior Analyst, Student Conduct
brewer.412@osu.edu

Dr. Andre Brown
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice
College of Arts & Sciences
brown.7896@osu.edu

Dr. Angela Bryant
Associate Professor of Sociology
OSU Newark
bryant.74@osu.edu

Dr. Simone Drake
Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of English 
drake.194@osu.edu

Dr. Robin S. Engel 
Senior Research Scientist, John Glenn College of Public Affairs
engel.254@osu.edu

Amy Hurley
Senior Employee Recognition Consultant, Wexner Medical Center
University Staff Advisory Committee Representative
amy.hurley@osumc.edu

Marek T Greer, MD MPH FACOEM
Associate Clinical Professor, Medical Director of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services
Marek.Greer@osumc.edu

Katie Klakos
Director of Field Education
College of Social Work
klakos.2@osu.edu

Dr. Jeffrey McKee 
Professor, Department of Anthropology 
mckee.95@osu.edu

Dr. Tasha Perdue
Assistant Professor, John Glenn College of Public Affairs
perdue.112@osu.edu

Dr. Townsand Price-Spratlen 
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology  
price-spratlen.1@osu.edu

Reginald Pryear 
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, East Hospital, Harding Hospital and Ambulatory 
Reginald.Pryear@osumc.edu

Amy Young, LISW-S
Assistant Director, Training 
Counseling & Consultation Services
young.2532@osu.edu

Department of Public Safety Divisional Representatives

Bob Armstrong
Director, Emergency Management & Fire Prevention Division
armstrong.349@osu.edu

Adam Featherling
Staff Sergeant – Regional Campuses, Police Division
featherling.2@osu.edu

Dennis Jeffrey
Deputy Chief of Police, Police Division
jeffrey.4@osu.edu

Mike Mandelkorn
Director, Wexner Medical Center Security Services Division 
michael.mandelkorn@osumc.edu

Doug McGrew
Director, Central Campus Security Services Division 
mcgrew.25@osu.edu

Dr. Monica Moll
Associate Vice President, Public Safety
moll.43@osu.edu

Satoru Persons
Director, Communications & Security Technology Division 
persons.4@osu.edu

Coco Kneisly
Manager, Administrative Services
kneisly.5@osu.edu

Eric Whiteside
Deputy Chief of Police, Police Division
whiteside.6@osu.edu

 

Safety Resources

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Rave Guardian

Download the Rave Guardian app by searching “Rave Guardian” inside the Ohio State app.

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Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State

Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State offers students discounted rides, inside the university-designated service area, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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Safety Notices

Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety uses a variety of methods to communicate with the campus community. 

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Home Safety

Remember to lock your windows and doors and pick up complimentary safety alarms and timers from the Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services office located in the Ohio Union. 

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Add OSUPD to Your Contacts

Add our non-emergency number 614-292-2121 to your contacts and always dial 9-1-1 in case of emergencies.