Public Safety

An inside look at dignitary protection provided by Temple Police
Type: News Story
The Temple University Police Department protects the Owls—both on campus and at away games.
September 24, 2024
Longtime Temple University security officer named football's honorary captain at home opener
Type: News Story
Temple Security Officer James Adams, a university employee for nearly 40 years, was named honorary captain for the Owls’ home opener on Saturday, Sept. 14.
September 17, 2024
TUDPS hosts a successful ‘Welcome Wagon’ and announces additional events
Type: News Story
Droves of students received free gear at the annual event that is held off campus by Temple University’s Department of Public Safety.
September 10, 2024
TUDPS expands investigations unit
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety increases the number of detectives to make campus safer.
August 8, 2024
‘Diamond in the rough’: Abandoned dog rescued by Temple Police finds foster home
Type: News Story
Three hero Temple University police officers rescued a stray dog from extreme heat.
July 17, 2024
TUDPS hires 7 police officers after launching new recruitment efforts
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety welcomes several fresh faces to its roster, including four who just graduated from the patrol academy in June.
June 25, 2024
Meet the Temple 42: This large number of Carver High School students will attend Temple University
Type: News Story
Temple University will see more than 40 Carver High School students become Owls in the fall.
June 12, 2024
TUDPS K-9 unit unleashes smiles to Temple Hospital staff
Type: News Story
Temple University’s K-9 unit provides a positive distraction for hospital doctors, nurses and tech staff.
May 22, 2024
As spring semester closes, TUDPS works to makes community safer
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety is continues to make safety improvements in and around campus.
May 7, 2024
As students prepare for Commencement, so is TUDPS
Type: News Story
Temple University's police officers, security officers and dispatchers are working together to prepare for Commencement.  
April 29, 2024
TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety rebuilt a greenhouse for students of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science and participated in a spring cleanup for Earth Day.
April 22, 2024
Temple University Dispatcher Brian Hathaway will be the alumni speaker at the Bachelor of General Studies graduation.
TUDPS celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety recognizes the work of its dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
April 15, 2024
TUDPS launches ride-along program for prospective police officers and students
Type: News Story
A new ride-along initiative at Temple University’s Department of Public Safety connects students interested in law enforcement with those who protect and serve the Temple community.
April 1, 2024
TUDPS, men’s crew teach basics of rowing to North Philadelphia youth
Type: News Story
A new initiative partners Temple University’s Department of Public Safety with the university’s men’s crew team to introduce rowing to young students.
March 19, 2024
TUDPS, ORM to offer students free U-locks and helmets
Type: News Story
“Properly placing a U-lock on a bicycle or scooter reduces the likelihood of theft while also making the bike less attractive to opportunistic thieves,” said Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin.
February 26, 2024
TUDPS to rebuild greenhouse for North Philadelphia high school
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety just started construction on a new greenhouse, with hopes to complete the project this spring.
February 19, 2024
Forever our hero: Remembering Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald
Type: News Story
Fallen Temple University police sergeant will be honored at a plaque dedication on Sunday, the one-year anniversary of his death.
February 15, 2024
Temple University bioengineering student shows appreciation for DPS through art
Type: News Story
 Temple University bioengineering student trades in her textbooks for art supplies, drawing a picture for the Department of Public Safety.    
February 7, 2024
More than half of calls TUPD respond to are off campus, do not involve Temple University students or faculty
Type: News Story
“It just goes to show the connection and the commitment we have to the community, that we’re not just here to serve Temple,” said Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin.
January 30, 2024
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
Type: News Story
Temple University police officers, dispatchers, detectives, and security officers work 24/7, 365 days a year. 
January 9, 2024
Temple police officers hosted their 26th annual holiday party with gift giveaways, interactive games, face painting and more at the Liacouras Center.
Temple University Department of Public Safety hosts children’s holiday party
Type: News Story
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
Type: News Story
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
Type: News Story
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

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