Public Safety Advisory Committee
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. Click on the links below to see a summary of the discussions that have occurred to date on the Public Safety Advisory Committee. University community members are encouraged to contact any committee member, or Monica Moll, Director of Public Safety, with any questions or ideas.
MEMBERS
Students
Teya LeBlanc-Hill
Resident Advisor, University Housing
leblanc-hill.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Ben Walberg
Interprofessional Council
walberg.5@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Zaida Jenkins
Student Life Vice Chair, Undergraduate Student Government
jenkins1176@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Jorge Ernesto CLAVO ABBASS, M.A.
President, Council of Graduate Students
clavoabbass.1@osu.edu
Khalid Dada
Co-President, Muslim Student Association
dada.32@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Amina Basharat
Co-President, Muslim Student Association
basharat.3@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Faculty and Staff
Yolanda Zepeda
Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
zepeda.3@osu.edu
Amy Young, LISW-S
Assistant Director, Training
Counseling & Consultation Services
young.2532@osu.edu
Kelly Smith, JD
Director, Student Conduct
smith.4941@osu.edu
Marek T Greer, MD MPH FACOEM
Associate Clinical Professor, Medical Director of Occupational Medicine and Employee Health Services
Marek.Greer@osumc.edu
Dr. Simone Drake
Hazel C. Youngberg Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of English
drake.194@osu.edu
Dr. Paul Bellair
Professor, Department of Sociology
Director of Criminal Justice Research Center
bellair.1@osu.edu
Dr. Townsand Price-Spratlen
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
price-spratlen.1@osu.edu
Dr. Njeri Kagotho
Associate Professor, College of Social Work
kagotho.1@osu.edu
Dr. Jeffrey McKee
Professor, Department of Anthropology
mckee.95@osu.edu
Micah Berman, JD
Associate Professor, College of Public Health & Moritz College of Law
berman.31@osu.edu
Dr. Moetiz Samad
Associate Director - Inclusive Excellence, Department of Residence Life
samad.9@osu.edu
Christopher Taylor, MFA
Assistant Professor of Teaching Art
Newark Campus
Regional Campus Representative
taylor.547@osu.edu
Department of Public Safety Divisional Representatives
Dr. Monica Moll
Director, Public Safety
moll.43@osu.edu
Kimberly Spears-McNatt
Chief of Police, Police Division
spears-mcnatt.1@osu.edu
Tracy Hahn
Deputy Chief of Police, Police Division
hahn.5@osu.edu
Adam Featherling
Staff Sergeant – Regional Campuses, Police Division
featherling.2@osu.edu
Doug McGrew
Director, Central Campus Security Services Division
mcgrew.25@osu.edu
Mike Mandelkorn
Director, Wexner Medical Center Security Services Division
michael.mandelkorn@osumc.edu
Bob Armstrong
Director, Emergency Management & Fire Prevention Division
armstrong.349@osu.edu
Satoru Persons
Director, Communications & Security Technology Division
persons.4@osu.edu
Margaret Bussard
Manager, Administrative Services
bussard.16@osu.edu
Claudia Bonham
Administrative Assistant
bonham.1@osu.edu
MEETING NOTES
SAFETY RESOURCES
RAVE GUARDIAN
Download the app by searching “Rave Guardian” inside the Ohio State app(link is external).
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.
SAFETY NOTICES
Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety uses a variety of methods to communicate with the campus community.
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.
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.