Tagged: Behind the Badge

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?

Name? Rank?

Officer Katie Demi

How long have you been with OSUPD?

I’ve been with OSUPD since July of 2024.

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

Name? Rank?

Officer Louis Gibson

How long have you been with OSUPD?

I've been employed with OSUPD for approximately 4 years.

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

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.

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