 Ohio Department of Public Safety to Meet Youngstown State University Police Department’s Newest K-9
(YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio) Members of the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) and Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) will meet Youngstown State University Police Department’s (YSU PD) newest member, K-9 Barkley.
YSU PD applied for K-9 Barkley through the OHS Explosive Detection Canine Program. The OSSC was the initial sponsor of K9 Barkley, paying over $18,000. Now that K-9 Barkley is finished with training and considered “in service,” the upkeep and general care for him is funded by OHS.
WHAT: Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) meets YSU PD K-9 Barkley
WHO:
ODPS Director Andy Wilson
YSU PD Chief of Police Shawn Varso
K-9 Officer Hope Stoner
WHERE: Youngstown State University Police Department 266 W. Wood St. Youngstown, Ohio 44503
WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
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For media inquiries:
Natalie Everetts (614) 687-1633
njeveretts@dps.ohio.gov
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