Tagged: Safety

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. 

With more than100,000 fans and visitors flocking to Ohio Stadium for each home game, the Office of Administration and Planning (A&P) works tirelessly behind-the-scenes to support the Department of Athletics and provide a safe, fan-friendly environment. Find out what it takes to host the Best Fans in the Land at the Shoe.

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?

Police have the suspect in custody in relation to the shooting that led to the issuance of a Public Safety Notice on Monday, September 16. The suspect, Richard James Patridge, is charged with felonious assault against a known individual. Neither the suspect or victim are affiliated with Ohio State, meaning neither are students, faculty or staff. 

The following message was sent to Ohio State students, faculty and staff by Monica Moll, associate vice president, Department of Public Safety: 

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?

As recently highlighted by NBC4, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt is retiring after 30 years of service. Spears-McNatt graduated from Ohio State in 1993 and started working for OSUPD in 1994. 

"I literally have grown up on this campus," said Spears-McNatt. "My 20's, 30's, 40's, now 50's, it's bittersweet, a lot of memories. I'm a Buckeye, I'll be a Buckeye for life, but it's just a lot of great memories." 

Five nights a week at 7 p.m., The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Officer Thomas Schneider and Columbus Division of Police (CPD) Officer Shawn Dye hop into a new cruiser and head toward High Street to begin their shift. The duo is part of an expanding joint patrol program that now includes four officers from each division, doubling the size of the joint patrol program in the University District. Four new joint patrol cruisers were added to the fleet, helping them stand out from other patrol units. 

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. Classes are available on August 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or August 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Spaces are limited. 

Learn about the training and register online.

NBC4 recently highlighted The Ohio State University Police Division's (OSUPD) preparations for the fall semester. 

"Our students are our bread and butter," said Lt. Joanna Shaul. "We're excited to have them back, the place is not the same without them, so we are constantly focused on being prepared for the students, having the best experience for the students, giving them the most safe environment we possibly can."