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Project Safe Stop returns to help individuals with autism prepare for traffic stops

Project Safe Stop, a free community event, is coming back to Stillwater for a second year. The event gives people on the autism spectrum a safe way to practice traffic stops.
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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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OSUPD offers self-defense course for women

Mon, Mar 9, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Police Department is offering a basic physical self-defense training course for women in March. The Rape Aggression Defense System teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. Classes will be held in the OSU

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Community policing at work in Core Campus Division

Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Chief Leon Jones and the OSU Police Department put a Core Campus Patrol Division in place to reduce response times, increase visibility in highly populated areas and help law enforcement build a relationship with the Cowboy community.

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OSUPD names new captains

Tue, Feb 4, 2020

Three members of the Oklahoma State University Police Department were recently promoted to captain. They have more than 60 years of law enforcement experience between them.

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Chief recognized for 25 years with OSUPD

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Police Department recently honored Chief Leon Jones' 25 years of service with the department in December. He's been with the force longer than anyone else currently serving.

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OSUPD chief praises survey results

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The results are in for the Oklahoma State University Police Department's 2019 Customer Feedback Survey, the department's first large-scale feedback. The department will use the results to guide future decision making.

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OSUPD celebrates 50 years

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

Officers with the Oklahoma State University Police Department are sporting a commemorative badge to celebrate the department's 50th anniversary. The OSUPD began as a safety and security department until Oklahoma statutes made it possible to become a

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Student Veteran Success hosts 9/11 remembrance breakfast

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

On Sept. 11, 2001, the lives of many Americans were changed forever. The attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the foiled attempt that ended with a plane crash in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania were ghastly and unfathomable.

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Employees complete OSUPD Citizens Academy

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

Thirteen Oklahoma State University employees have completed the OSU Police Department Citizens Academy. The group went through more than 20 hours of class on everything from training requirements to be an officer to crime scene evidence preservation.

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OSUPD offers self-defense course for women

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Police Department is offering a basic physical self-defense training course for women from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9-10 and Sept. 16-17. Rape Aggression Defense Systems teaches realistic self-defense tactics and

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