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Tagged: Behind the Badge

  • Behind the Badge: Detective Cassi Shaffer

    Name? Rank?

    Cassi Shaffer, Detective

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    17 years

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

    I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in poverty. That experience taught me the values of empathy and perseverance, but I didn’t yet understand what opportunity looked like—or how to pursue it.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Thomas Schneider

    How long have you been with OSUPD? How long have you been part of the Joint Patrol Program? 

  • Behind the Badge: K9 Phenix

    Name?   

    Phenix, I am a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois and I have unlimited energy!

    How long have you been with OSUPD?   

    I've been with OSUPD for my entire law enforcement career, about four years.

    Where are you from and what kind of training have you gone through to become an OSUPD K9? 

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Nana Amoako

    Name? Rank?   

    Nana Amoako, Patrol Officer

    How long have you been with OSUPD?   

    I have been with OSUPD since December 2020.

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today? 

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Jacob Lee

    Name? Rank?
    Officer Jacob Lee 
    How long have you been with OSUPD?
    I’ve been with OSU PD since January of 2022
    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?
    I’m from Gahanna, Ohio.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Paul Swan

    Name? Rank?

    Paul Swan, Officer and Sniper Team Leader.

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    Four years.

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

    I was born in Columbus, raised in Zanesville, and attended College in Holland, MI. I credit my college and the good people who surrounded me for the development of the person I am today.

    What inspired you to become an OSUPD officer? 

  • Behind the Badge: Sergeant Donald Wallis

    Name? Rank?

    Sergeant Don Wallis

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    3 years at The Ohio State University Mansfield Regional Campus.

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

    I’m originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas but moved to Mansfield, Ohio with my family when I was a teenager. Having lived and worked in the Mansfield area for 30 years has given me a strong connection to the community.

  • Behind the Badge: Officer Adrienne Ward

    Name? Rank?

    Adrienne Ward, Officer

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    Three years

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

  • Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Bruce Allen

    Name? Rank?

    Bruce Allen, Lieutenant

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    Eight years.

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

    I was born and raised in Columbus, OH. I attended Northland High School, which was very diverse. I think growing up around people from different backgrounds has helped me connect with all kinds of people and be a better police officer.

    What inspired you to become an OSUPD officer?

  • Behind the Badge: Lieutenant Tom Shankle

    Name? Rank?

    Tom Shankle, 239 Lieutenant assigned to Night Watch.

    How long have you been with OSUPD?

    16 years.

    Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?

    I was born and raised in Canton, Ohio where my uncle worked for the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. He was one of my influences in becoming a police officer.

    What inspired you to become an OSUPD officer?