Oklahoma State University

Police Department

Welcome to this month’s Chief’s Brief, a monthly column to let the Oklahoma State University 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.

OSU truly cares about its students, staff and faculty. As we approach the end of the spring semester, the anticipation of finals, graduation and just getting ready to return home for the summer can all be very exciting but also cause a lot of stress.

One program at OSU that is championed by OSU First Cowgirl Angela Hess is Cowboys Care.  Since its inception in 2025, over 320 individuals have volunteered and completed training in mental health support. Cowboys Care encourages outreach, conversations, and connecting people to resources.  To learn more about Cowboy Cares+, click the link.

Resources available on campus include the University Counseling Center, University Health Services, Timely Care, 988-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and your university police department. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please reach out to one of the resources above. Also, if you know of someone who may be struggling, you can file a care report at: campuslife.okstate.edu/report. But remember, if it is an emergency and you need help immediately, call 911.

The OSUPD is available 24/7 and can connect you with resources at any hour.

March Calls For Service

OSUPD recorded over 4,000 police activities in March, ranging from thefts to security checks. Arrests increased following outstanding work by officers and investigators who charged a suspect with thefts that occurred in the 4th Avenue Parking Garage.

• 84 case reports
• 9 traffic collisions
• 14 arrests
• 79 traffic stops

Upcoming Events

• April 11: The Boys from Oklahoma Concert, Boone Pickens Stadium
• April 24: Last day of Class Cookout, OSUPD will be grilling on the Life Sciences East Lawn from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Safety Tips:  

• Identity theft: Do not become an easy target or victim. Never give your personal information, such as date of birth, Social Security number and bank account numbers, to anyone over the phone.
• Watch out for AI spam calls: These calls will sound like it’s a family member who may be in trouble and ask for money to be sent. They are high-pressure calls that play on emotions. Have a family code word set up so you can truly know if the call is from a family member who needs help.
• Download the Rave Guardian app from the Apple or Google Play Store. For more information and links to download, visit safety.okstate.edu/safety-resources/rave-guardian.

Questions or suggestions? Email OSUPDCHIEF@okstate.edu.

We will see you around campus. GO POKES!

Michael T. Beckner
Chief of Police