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OSU Police Department honors officers, welcomes new recruit

The Oklahoma State University Police Department celebrated excellence and a new officer in a special ceremony on July 29.
OSU Police Department honors officers, welcomes new recruit
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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OSUPD offers situational presentations and self-defense courses

Mon, Dec 2, 2024

OSUPD provides a variety of self-defense classes and training such as R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense System), Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Active Shooter Response to give students, faculty and staff tools to promote their safety.

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OSU police chief announces retirement

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

After nearly 30 years on the job, Oklahoma State University Police Chief Leon Jones has announced his impending retirement. His last day with the OSUPD will be July 31.

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OSUPD academic class turns stipend into scholarships

Fri, Mar 8, 2024

In 2021, the Oklahoma State University Police Department created a three-credit hour course covering the realities of modern law enforcement. This year, OSUPD is taking the stipend paid to those teaching the course — Building Partnerships Through

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Chief's Choice: Jones takes roundabout way to becoming head of OSU Police Department

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Jones takes roundabout way to becoming head of OSU Police Department

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OSUPD officer returns from FBI academy training

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Capt. Anthony Gillilan, a 27-year veteran with the Oklahoma State University Police Department, has returned from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

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OSU Emergency Operations Center the key to crisis response

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

For many universities, the base of operations during an emergency is a conference room that happens to be vacant at the time. For Oklahoma State University, it's a carefully designed basement suite with dedicated laptops, hard-wired phones, security

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OSU alumnus fulfills dream; joins OSUPD ranks

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

With love for his community and a deep desire to serve, Cole Hammond has always wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of those around him.

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Training simulator gives OSUPD new tool for stressful scenarios

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

Every day a law enforcement officer puts on the uniform, there's a chance they could be faced with a life-or-death decision. These split-second decisions are difficult to train for unless officers are subjected to high-stress situations that

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OSUPD officer receives lifesaving award

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

Senior Police Officer Leslie Grotheer received a Life Saving Award from the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for her actions when she encountered a suicidal young man in April.

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