Department of Public Safety

Temple’s police officers, detectives, dispatchers and security officers remain on the Main, Ambler, and the Health Sciences Center campuses, working at all hours to protect the campuses and the surrounding North Philadelphia community.

While students are away, Department of Public Safety is hard at work to protect campus

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Temple University police officers, dispatchers, detectives, and security officers work 24/7, 365 days a year.

January 9, 2024

Temple University Department of Public Safety hosts children’s holiday party

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Temple police officers hosted their 26th annual holiday party with gift giveaways, interactive games, face painting and more at the Liacouras Center.

December 20, 2023

Two of Temple’s newest police officers graduate from the Philadelphia Police Academy

Temple University Department of Public Safety adds two new police officers

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Meet the newest officers joining the patrol division on Temple’s Main Campus.

December 20, 2023

Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin accepted the North Broad Renaissance Award on behalf of the department

The Department of Public Safety honored with North Broad Renaissance Award

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Temple University’s vice president for public safety accepted the North Broad Renaissance Award on behalf of the department, crediting several new safety initiatives and the hard work of Temple police officers, dispatchers, security officers and administrative staff.

December 12, 2023

Eileen Bradley was one of the first women police officers at Temple and served the community for 50 years.

Condolences pour in following the passing of longtime Temple University Police Officer Eileen Bradley

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Eileen Bradley was one of the first women police officers at Temple and served the community for 50 years.

December 6, 2023

Temple Police Officer Jesse Camponelli and K9 Officer Falko are halfway through patrol school.

Temple University police officer, K9 officer look forward to patrol school graduation

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Temple Police Officer Jesse Camponelli and K9 Officer Falko are halfway through patrol school. The dynamic duo is expected to start patrolling campus early next year.

November 28, 2023

Amber James and Leroy Wimberly packing Thanksgiving dinners.

Department of Public Safety distributes turkeys to community

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Temple’s Department of Public Safety gives back this Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023

Temple Police Officer Natalie Sherman patrols Main Campus with K9 Officer Chandler.

Temple University Department of Public Safety makes new 12-hour shifts permanent following trial period, increasing the number of officers on patrol

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“There is no overstating the impact that this has had when it comes to officer wellness and staffing,” said Vice President for Public Safety Dr. Jennifer Griffin.

November 15, 2023

An image of Temple students with Temple Police Officers.

Coffee with a Cop event brings together Temple University community and police officers

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The Temple University Department of Public Safety is working to bring the community together with police officers to discuss issues and find solutions.

November 15, 2023

An image of the new Off-campus Living office.

Temple opens new Off-campus Living Office

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The new office, which is located in Suite 202B in 1910 Liacouras Walk, is designed to help students navigate off-campus living.

November 15, 2023

Len Clark, director of emergency management (left), standing with Joe Spera, director of technology for Temple’s Public Safety Department, visited a class to speak about Veterans Day.

Third-grade students salute Temple University Public Safety employee-veterans, present ‘Thank you for your service’ cards ahead of Veterans Day

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Temple’s Department of Public Safety staff includes more than a dozen veterans. Now, they’re sharing lessons they’ve learned from their service to students from Paul L. Dunbar School.

November 9, 2023