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Today, on National Women Police Officer Day, we proudly recognize & thank the women of the Oakland University Police Department, past and present, for their dedication, courage, and service. Your commitment to protecting and serving our campus community makes a lasting difference

Today, the Oakland University Police Department remembers and honors all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We especially remember the brave first responders who ran toward danger to protect and save others, many making the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget

Come out and say hi to Officer Trella and Officer Burkhardt at the SPB Outer Space Carnival! 🚀👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ We’d love to see you there! 🌟

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾 Today we’re giving a special shoutout to our newest four-legged member of the OUPD family, Oakley! 💙🐶 As our Comfort K9, Oakley is already making a difference by bringing smiles, comfort, and a little extra joy to the Oakland University community.

🐾 FOUND DOG ON CAMPUS 🐾 The Oakland University Police Department is attempting to locate the owner of a dog that was found on campus. If you recognize this dog or believe it may belong to you, please contact OUPD at 248-370-3331. Please help us get this pup safely home! 🐶❤️

Head over to National Night Out in Auburn Hills and come say hello to Officer Kolk and Officer Shelton! 👮‍♂️👮‍♂️ It’s a great opportunity to meet our local officers, connect with the community, and enjoy a fun night together. We hope to see you there! 💙

🚔🐾 Look at this sweet face. ❤️ Animals depend on us to keep them safe. Never leave pets in a parked car. Even with the windows cracked, temperatures can become deadly in minutes. If you see an animal in distress inside a vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately. #HotCarsKill #PetSafety

🚔 Today, Lieutenant Danielson and Officer Kolk recruited two Junior Officers to help process fingerprints. After learning some investigative skills, the Junior Officers put Officer Kolk under arrest! 😄 Great job to our young recruits for a fun day of hands-on learning

Officer Kolk spent time with our friends from OUCares today! 💙 OUCARES supports individuals impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) through quality programs, and we’re proud to support their work in our community. #OUPD #OUCares #OaklandUniversity

Happy Mother’s Day from the Oakland University Police Department! 💙🌷 Today we celebrate all the amazing mothers and mother figures who make our community stronger through their love, support, and dedication. Thank you for all that you do!

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Congratulations to all Oakland University graduates this weekend! Your hard work has paid off, and we wish you all the best in what comes next. A special shoutout to our Service Aide, Sydney—we’re proud of you and grateful for everything you’ve contributed to our department.

Honoring our 4 amazing communications officers at Oakland University this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 🚨💙 Your dedication keeps our campus safe every day. One week isn’t enough to say thank you—but we appreciate you always!

Welcome Officer Ryan Hammond to the Oakland University Police Department! 👮‍♂️ Sworn in today by President Ora Pescovitz, he brings 2 years of experience from the Lake Orion Police Department. Glad to have you on the team

***Not an April Fools Joke! *** Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Nicole Thompson on her promotion to the rank of Captain & Officer Tom Danielson to the rank of Lieutenant. We are proud to see both of them step into this well-earned role and to continue serving.

We’re excited to announce the winner of our Comfort K9 naming contest is Oakley! The results were a close call—our Instagram poll had Oakley coming out on top, while FB voters favored Tilly. With such a split decision, we turned to our K9 handler Sgt. Roscano for the tie breaker

It’s a Girl!!! The Oakland University Police Department comfort K9 was born on January 23, 2026 and will be on its way to OU very soon, stay tuned for more updates and the naming poll!

We are excited to announce a soon to be addition to our patrol officers in the form of a comfort K9 Cavachon who will soon be on pawtrol. The comfort K9 will help support the Oakland University community by helping reduce stress, provide emotional support, and share positivity.