The Oklahoma State University Police Department provides an update to the October 19th campus shooting and releases body and dash cam footage from the initial response related to the incident.
Tornadoes are a regular part of Oklahoma weather. Understanding what alerts mean and knowing where to go during severe weather can help you feel confident and prepared.
Welcome to this month's Chief's Brief, a monthly column to let the OSU community know what's been happening on the campus, where you can meet an officer, find answers to questions about your university police department, and where we offer a monthly safety tip.
Due to inclement weather conditions, classes are canceled through Monday, Jan. 26, for Stillwater, OSU-Tulsa and online, and campus offices will not be open. The incoming winter storm is expected to bring substantial snowfall and very low temperatures. If you need help call the OSUPD at 405-744-6523 or chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app. In an emergency, dial 911.
The Oklahoma State University Police Department is investigating three electric scooter thefts that have occurred since the beginning of the spring semester.
When you call 911, dispatchers are trained to quickly and calmly collect essential details to get you the help you need. Check out this page for some of the questions you can expect.
Parts of campus are experiencing a power outage. We are working to identify the problem. We will share updates as soon as we know more. OG&E is enroute.
We wanted to provide an update on the shooting that occurred on campus in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 19. Our thoughts and prayers are with our student who is recovering in the hospital. It appears he was truly a victim in this senseless act.
Oklahoma State University Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred outside Carreker East residence hall following an off-campus party, with no ongoing threat to campus; three individuals were injured, and OSUPD is working with local and state agencies to resolve the case. Links to the latest updates and support resources can be found here.
The OSU Police Department has responded to the scene of an incident at Carreker East residential hall on campus. Two individuals have been transported to the hospital. An investigation is underway and there is no ongoing threat to campus. Additional information will be provided here when it is available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OSUPD at 405-744-6523. Or you can live chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. POWER OUTAGE• Notify Facilities Management.• Secure lab experiments and. hazardous materials.• Avoid using chemicals until. power is restored. FIRE• Activate fire alarm and call 911.• Evacuate immediately. — do not use elevators.• Use extinguisher only if fire is. small and safe to fight. MEDICAL EMERGENCY• Call 911, report type,. location, and condition.• Use first aid if trained. SEVERE WEATHERTHUNDERSTORM WARNING. • Move inside a sturdy building. TORNADO WARNING• Gather essentials and proceed to. the nearest severe weather refuge.• Shut o equipment, close doors. stay away from windows. WINTER WEATHER• Stay indoors when possible.• Dress in layers.• Walk cautiously, avoid driving. NATURAL DISASTERSEARTHQUAKE. • Drop, cover your head, and hold on.• Stay away from windows and tall furniture.• Expect aftershocks — exit buildings. cautiously. FLOODING• Stop using electrical devices.• Evacuate if safe, never drive through. floodwaters. WILDFIRE• Know evacuation routes.• Stay indoors if safe, avoid smoke exposure. SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE• Do not touch or move it.• Call 911, evacuate area. — do not activate fire alarm. BOMB THREAT• Call 911, take notes if threat is by phone.• Evacuation will be directed by. emergency personnel. DIGITAL SECURITY INCIDENT• Call IT Helpdesk: 405-744-4357 or. 918-561-1800• Log out an unplug impacted devices. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND TERRORISMFor all workplace violence or terrorism: Dial 911. Report the situation and location. EXPLOSION• Evacuate immediately. — do not use elevators. GUNFIRE• Call 911, evacuate if safe.• If not, lock, barricade, and hide.• Run, hide, or fight — fight for your life. if needed. HOSTAGE/PHYSICAL THREAT• Dial 911. Report the situation and the. location.• Immediately evacuate the area or seek. safe, secure shelter. HAZARDOUS MATERIALSGAS LEAK. • Extinguish flames, evacuate— do not use switches. CHEMICAL SPILL• Only clean if trained and spill is small• Use eyewash/shower for exposure,. seek medical help. BLOODBORNE EXPOSURE• Wash aected area, notify DEC and. supervisor. • Dial 911 and report your location and situation• Use common sense and good judgment• Know your building’s evacuation routes. IN ANY EMERGENCY.
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that spread rapidly through vegetation, often fueled by dry conditions, high winds and heat. Wildfires are often unpredictable and can change rapidly, so staying aware is important.
Welcome to this month's Chief's Brief — a monthly column to let you know what has been happening on the campus, where you can meet an officer, have questions about your university police department answered and find monthly safety tips.
The OSU Police Department is offering the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Self-Defense Course this fall. This is a nationally recognized program that teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, beginning with awareness, prevention, and risk reduction and progressing to hands-on defense skills. Email zwcook@okstate.edu to enroll.
Project Safe Stop, a free community event, gives people on the autism spectrum a safe way to practice traffic stops. The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, OSUPD, Stillwater PD and the Payne County Sheriff's Office are co-hosting the event, set for 6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the O'Brate Stadium parking lot. Families are invited to connect with local officers, take part in a mock traffic stop, and enjoy booths, food and fun.
Where?• Where is this occurring?• Is there a location within the location (like a specific room in the building)?• Where do police need to respond?• Where are you calling from? Is that the same location as the emergency? What?• What is happening? What type of call is this?• What type of resource (fire, ambulance, police) is needed? These are the most important pieces of information to a dispatcher. When these questions are answered quickly and clearly, the dispatcher has enough information to start a response from emergency personnel. When? • When did this problem occur? • Is the situation still happening? If so, is it staying in one place or moving? Who? • Who is calling?• What is the suspect’s personal or vehicle description? Weapons? • Are there visible weapons? • Is one of the suspects known to carry a weapon? 5 Ws of a 911 CallWhen you call 911, dispatchers are trained to quickly and calmly collect essential details to get you the help you need. Here are some of the questions you can expect:.
