Otterbein University Police Department

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Otterbein University Police Department

Officers provide 24-hour police and security services on campus, as well as respond to requests for services on and close to campus.

The Otterbein University Police Department (OPD) is comprised of 10 full-time OPOTA certified police officers serving the Otterbein University and Westerville, Ohio community since 2009. The Otterbein University Police Department reports and/or investigates criminal and non-criminal activity occurring on campus, at off-campus locations of student organizations officially recognized by Otterbein, a

nd off-campus when requested by the Westerville Division of Police. Safety and security services Otterbein University Police Department provides to the campus community include general patrol; security escorts; facility/residence access and security; vehicle jumps and unlocks; bicycle registration; crime prevention programming; fire safety; and emergency preparedness and training. Otterbein University Police Department enforces the state law, City of Westerville Ordinances, and Otterbein Campus Life Handbook (CLH) regulations, including parking regulations and violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Otterbein University Police Department maintains a close working relationship with the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) and various state and surrounding local law enforcement agencies. In addition, the Otterbein University Police Department and WPD often work together during major events occurring on campus.

06/23/2026

Otterbein University Police Department would like to welcome our newest member, Officer Kerkulah Kudel. If you see him around campus, feel free to give a wave or say hello! .

03/09/2026

Otterbein University Police Department would like to welcome our newest member, Sgt. Brien Donovan. Sgt. Donovan comes to us from the Columbus Police Department, with over 32 years of law enforcement experience. If you see him around campus, feel free to give a wave or say hello!

12/31/2025

Otterbein University Police Department would like to welcome our newest member, Officer Angelo Skiver. If you see him around campus, feel free to give a wave or say hello! .

09/24/2025

Otterbein University Police Department would like to welcome our newest member, Officer Benjamin Deitloff. Officer Deitloff comes to us from Dayton, Ohio, with over four years of law enforcement experience. If you see him around campus, feel free to give a wave or say hello!

05/27/2023

Otterbein’s interim police chief is now its full-time police chief, as President Comerford officially swore in Chief of Police Paul Weiner on May 16, 2023. In addition to his family, Chief Weiner’s law enforcement brethren — including Westerville Police Chief Charles Chandler, many forme...

05/02/2023

Have a great and safe summer! We look forward to welcoming you back to campus this Fall!

04/30/2023

Wishing the Class of 2023 the best of wishes and congratulations from all of us here at the Otterbein Police Department!

04/26/2023

Dear Otterbein Community!

It's that time of year again! Please read the following information regarding parking on campus for 2023 Commencement!

Congratulations to all graduates!

04/25/2023

Address

194 W Main Street
Westerville, OH
43081

Telephone

+16148231222

Website

http://www.otterbein.edu/public/CampusLife/HealthAndSafety/Police.aspx

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