Ohio State University Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, February 10, 1997
Add to My HeroesMichael Blankenship
Police Officer Michael Blankenship was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a suspicious person call at the Wexner Center for the Arts.
The killer committed suicide.
Officer Blankenship had served with the Ohio State University Police Department for seven years and served in law enforcement for an additional 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 303
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 92 ReflectionsOfc. Blankenship,
I’m the lucky winner of the OSU Women’s Golf Team “Folds of Honor” golf bag proudly displaying your name. I became aware of your story after observing the OSU Women’s Golf Team honoring your sacrifice through the Folds of Honor program. As a fellow police officer serving my 25th year in law enforcement, I’m sure you would be impressed with how the OSU team carried themselves to demonstrate the characteristics and values you represented, while carrying your bag each tournament over this past season.
As part of the job, police officers often get recognized for the work we do and the inherent dangers that come with the profession. In law enforcement, like other professions, there are some who do the extra things that set themselves apart. After researching your legacy to share while carrying your bag, it is evident that you were one of those officers that went above and beyond, not only for your ultimate sacrifice, but for the work you put in every day!
Det. Sgt. Mike Bolen
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