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Emergency prevention and preparedness: Meet Harrison Hill

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 the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tahlequah.
Emergency Manager Harrison Hill talks to some eventgoers at OSU-Tulsa's Back to School Bash event.
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 09, 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 02, 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 08, 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 Policing — and turning it into student scholarships.

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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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