Oakland University Police Department

10/23/2026

Crisp autumn air, golden leaves, and beautiful fall colors across campus! Our Service Aide is out patrolling campus, serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for the Oakland University Police Department and helping keep our campus community safe.

From the scenic, tree-lined roads to the vibrant colors around campus, it’s a beautiful time of year to be looking out for our Golden Grizzlies! 🐻🍂

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful fall season! 🍁

10/20/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Join the OUPD team as a Campus Safety Officer at Oakland University’s West Campus in Auburn Hills!
💰 $20/hour | Part-time, temporary
🔎 Search Requisition
💛 Help us keep our campus safe!

https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/39343

09/12/2026

Today, on National Women Police Officer Day, we proudly recognize and 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. We are grateful for all that you do and have done.

09/11/2026

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 their courage, service, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

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

09/03/2026

🎉 Welcome to Oakland University, new Golden Grizzlies! 🐻💛

We had so much fun celebrating with everyone at Convocation yesterday and continuing the excitement with all the fun activities afterward in the OC! It was great seeing so many new faces, making memories, and kicking off the year together.

Here’s to an amazing year ahead — Welcome to OU! 💛🖤

09/02/2026

🐾 A paws-itively great time at the BBQ Resource Fair! 🐾

OUPD’s Comfort K9 had the best time meeting so many of our residential hall students yesterday at the BBQ Resource Fair! 🐶💙 She loved all the attention, pets, and friendly hellos.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and make her day so special! We’re excited for more opportunities for her to connect with our campus community.

🐾 Be sure to follow her new social media page (both FB and Instagram!) to keep up with her adventures, campus visits, and plenty of adorable K9 moments!

Give her a follow and show her some love! 🐶✨

https://www.facebook.com/share/1F2zSYR2rM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hi! I'm Oakley, the OUPD Comfort K9!

I'm specially trained in basic obedience and therapy canine skills to provide you support, comfort, and LOTS of smiles. 🐾

When you see me around campus, come say hi!

08/26/2026

🐾 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. We’re so lucky to have her! 🐾💙

08/25/2026

🐾 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! 🐶❤️

08/12/2026

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! 💙