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Answering the Call: OSU student dispatchers help when it matters most

Oklahoma State University dispatchers are the unsung heroes of emergency response on campus. For many of these dispatchers, the job revolves around effective communication, composure and adaptability. They serve as the direct link between the public
Answering the Call: OSU student dispatchers help when it matters most
Answering the Call: OSU student dispatchers help when it matters most

Wed, May 6, 2026

Oklahoma State University dispatchers are the unsung heroes of emergency response on campus. For many of these dispatchers, the job revolves around effective communication, composure and adaptability. They serve as the direct link between the public

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Emergency prevention and preparedness: Meet Harrison Hill

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

Hill works out of the OSU-Tulsa Police office in Main Hall, helping departments prevent and prepare for emergencies across multiple campuses and clinics in the Tulsa area, including OSU-Tulsa, OSU Medicine clinics, OSU Center for Health Sciences and

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Emergency management team is ready to serve the CHS community

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

OSU-CHS Campus Security merged with the OSU Police Department based in Stillwater and is now part of the Tulsa Division. OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation and OSU Medicine clinics are now covered by OSU's emergency

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Six honored with life-saving awards for aiding OSU student

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Josh Johnston was playing basketball with some friends one Thursday when his entire world stopped. Johnston, 21, fell to the court as he suffered a cardiac arrest inside the Colvin Recreation Center on April 3.

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Get to know new security leaders at OSU-CHS

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

The OSU Center for Health Sciences Campus Security has merged with the OSU Police Department based in Stillwater under the direction of Chief of Police Mike Beckner and Capt. Michael Galbraith.

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OSUPD discusses enhanced 911 system

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Police Department recently implemented a new 911 enhancement system for the Stillwater campus.

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Officer Royston receives commendation

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Officer Christopher Royston was recently presented with a commendation for locating an equestrian rider at Lake Carl Blackwell after she was thrown from her horse on a remote trail.

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Beckner hired as new OSU police chief

Mon, Dec 9, 2024

After a nationwide search, Oklahoma State University has chosen Michael Beckner as the next chief of the OSU Police Department.

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