The Columbus and regional campuses of The Ohio State University are under the threat of severe weather, including hail, high winds and tornadoes, this afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center warns a potentially substantial severe weather outbreak is possible today, including a few significant or long-track tornadoes, with the highest threat level concentrated over central Ohio.
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Deputy Chief Eric Whiteside graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 15. Whiteside joins a handful of others from OSUPD to complete this prestigious program, including OSUPD Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt and Monica Moll, director of the Department of Public Safety. Nationally, fewer than 1% of officers attend the program.
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is seeking to renew its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). OSUPD first gained CALEA law enforcement accreditation in 2013 and continues to meet CALEA’s best practices of law enforcement standards.
More than 100 sets of bicycle locks, lights and safety devices were handed out by The Ohio State Univ
Journalism students in Nicole Kraft’s class were put to the test during a mock crime scene scenario, thanks to a partnership with The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD).
“After they graduate they’re going to be working with us all the time so this is a great opportunity for them and also us to practice interacting with journalists and press conferences,” said OSUPD Lt. Bruce Allen. “ We try to make a realistic scenario for them, so they get a hands-on training during this session with their class.”
Before you travel for spring break, make safety a priority. The following tips can help protect your home and your belongings while you’re away:
Ohio State News recently highlighted OSUPD Detective Cassi Shaffer who presented at the second annual Department of Homeland Security's National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office's Master Training Summit in Washington, D.C.
"It offered us all an opportunity to look at operations at different levels in threat assessment, from different points of view from around the country," said Shaffer.
The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) welcomed Officer Erin Rainbolt to the division with a pinning ceremony on February 8, 2024.
“Policing at Ohio State University is unique in a good way because I feel like we truly have a chance to help others and serve and protect others,” said Rainbolt.
Two Ohio State University Police Division lieutenants were recently celebrated for reaching a high level of professional accomplishments.
OSUPD’s Lt. Joanna Shaul and Lt. Brandon Yankanin were two of the 28 Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program graduates at a ceremony held on February 2, 2024.
The official start of spring is a little more than one month away and as the weather warms up, police are asking everyone to look out for their fellow Buckeyes. When traveling on campus, follow these safety tips: