Name and rank?
Fernando Chavez Jr., University Law Enforcement Officer
How long have you been with OSUPD?
I joined the Ohio State University Police Department in February 2025. Before joining OSUPD, I earned my degree in Biology from The Ohio State University and worked as an armed private security contractor with Direct Approach Tactical Solutions from 2022 to 2025 while completing my education.
Name and rank?
Aubrey Timmons, Law Enforcement Officer
How long have you been with OSUPD?
I started with Ohio State's Department of Public Safety in July 2023 as a student employee in the Communications and Central Alarm Center. After graduating from Ohio State in 2024 with a degree in Criminology and a minor in Legal Foundations, I attended the Columbus Police Academy and was sworn in as an OSUPD officer in November 2025.
Where are you from, and how has that helped shape who you are today?
Officer Peter Tiefenthaeler
How long have you been with OSUPD?
I have been with OSUPD since June of 2021.
Where are from and how does that help shape who you are today?
Name? Rank?
Marge Rizalvo, Lieutenant
How long have you been with OSUPD?
26 years
Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?
Name? Rank?
Chuck Gierach, Lieutenant
How long have you been with OSUPD?
20 years
You were just named Supervisor of the Year. What does this award mean to you?
Since I was nominated by my co-workers, it means a lot. Effective law enforcement work requires good teamwork and I couldn’t do my job well if I didn’t have a good team to work with.
Name? Rank?
Officer Karalyn Rhodeback
How long have you been with OSUPD?
Almost 4 years. I started June of 2022.
You were just named Officer of the Year. What does this award mean to you?
It is an honor. I work with a lot of amazing officers who should’ve also won the award. I appreciate the recognition.
Name? Rank?
Officer Kevin Krasa
How long have you been with OSUPD?
I am in my fourth year as an officer.
Where are you from, and how does that help shape who you are today?
Name? Rank?
Officer Drew Stadelman
How long have you been with OSUPD?
Since January of 2022
Where are you from and how does that help shape who you are today?
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?