Buckeye Alert Emergency Message

Ohio State Columbus campus in-person classes canceled Jan. 6 for weather. Instructors scheduled to teach in-person should consider synchronous instruction or activities, where feasible. For early morning classes, or in situations where synchronous instruction is not feasible, asynchronous learning is encouraged, including in cases where instructors have not shared a continuity plan with students. In-person classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 7. MORE: emergency.osu.edu

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Be Prepared for Winter Weather

Safety is the university’s top priority and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD), CampusParc, Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) and the Department of Public Safety work together to offer services during the winter months to keep you safe. As snow and ice start to collect, FOD teams are dispatched to treat campus roadways and sidewalks. They remain on campus throughout the day and night treating and plowing as needed. CampusParc crews will also be on campus treating parking lots and garages, with garage rooftops remaining open, when possible.

OSUPD Empowerment and Self-Defense Training

Register for OSUPD’s free Empowerment and Self-Defense Training. Taught by certified instructors, this comprehensive, one-day course begins with awareness education, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training. Multiple classes are available during spring semester and will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Spaces are limited. 

OSUPD Officers Recognized During First Responder Appreciation Game

First responders were recognized on the field at Ohio Stadium as the Buckeyes beat the Indiana Hoosiers. Supervisor of the year, Lt. Tom Shankle, and officer of the year, Adriene Ward, brought their loved ones on the field with them as the crowd applauded their commitment to public safety. Other agencies including the Columbus Police Division, Columbus Fire, Ohio State Highway Patrol and others were also recognized for their efforts. 

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.

In the News: Dennis Jeffrey Named Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division

As recently highlighted by The Lantern, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has named Dennis Jeffrey chief of police, effective November 1.

As an Ohio State alum, Jeffrey said his connection to the university has given him a thorough understanding of how safety impacts student’s lives on and off campus. 

Police Make Arrests Related to Residence Hall Burglaries

The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has arrested three suspects for burglary in relation to the October 28, 2024 Public Safety Notice that alerted the community about five burglaries, four of which occurred inside campus residence halls. All three suspects are juveniles, and they are not Ohio State community members, meaning they are not students, faculty or staff.

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?

Jeffrey Named Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division

The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) has named Dennis Jeffrey chief of police, effective November 1.

Halloween Safety Tips

This Halloween weekend, keep the costumes spooky but take your personal safety serious. If you celebrate, please do so responsibly and be respectful neighbors. Police recommend sticking with your friends. If you go out together, come home together.

On campus, make everyone use their Buck ID to swipe into residence halls and do not allow tailgaters. If you see something suspicious, report it to University Police by calling 614-292-2121. Off-campus, call the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-4545. Always dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.