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8 police officers join Temple University Police Department
Type: News Story
The additional officers bring TUPD's numbers to over 170.
March 17, 2023
the Temple seal
Temple University receives nearly $1.8 million public safety grant
Type: News Story
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency awards state funding for police technology and training.
March 8, 2023
A Campus Safety Services station
Temple University Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department announce new agreement
Type: News Story
Temple PD and Philly PD announce new patrol agreement
March 2, 2023
A smiling boy wearing a blue helmet and a cherry uniform rides a bike as part of a charity event.
How Temple’s Urban Bike Team is growing community safety through youth cycling
Type: News Story
Temple Police teach bike safety and leadership skills to local youth through the Temple Urban Bike Team.
January 23, 2023
North Philadelphia children receive holiday gifts from Temple University
Temple police host holiday party for 500 children in North Philadelphia
Type: News Story
Temple police carry on a tradition of celebrating the holidays with neighborhood families for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 22, 2022
Stock of Owl statue pictured.
Temple’s Violence Reduction Task Force releases report and recommendations
Type: News Story
The Violence Reduction Task Force has released recommendations to help address the gun violence epidemic.
December 12, 2022
Jennifer Griffin and others speak at a Chamber of Commerce forum.
Jennifer Griffin highlights need for collaborative approach in addressing public safety issues
Type: News Story
Temple University sponsors forum hosted by Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
December 7, 2022
A group of men and women standing in front of a box of turkeys around Thanksgiving at Temple.
A roundup of Temple events helping local families for Thanksgiving
Type: News Story
Temple University donates turkeys and holiday meals for families in need across North Philadelphia.
December 5, 2022
President Wingard and members of the Temple Police Department and Temple Family Council pictured.
President Wingard discusses campus safety with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department
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President Wingard met with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department.
October 19, 2022
Adults and children together at Temple’s community appreciation night.
Temple celebrates a Community Appreciation Night for students and North Philadelphia youth
Type: News Story
Students, community members, and some special guests got together for a viewing of Adam Sandler’s new movie Hustle.
October 19, 2022
A smiling man in a black shirt with three happy children wearing helmets, sitting on bicycles during a Temple Urban Bike Team practice.
Temple University’s Urban Bike Team receives a $100,000 donation
Type: News Story
A $100,000 donation to Temple University’s Urban Bike Team will help boost bike safety for youth.
October 12, 2022
Jennifer Griffin pictured.
Catching up with the chief
Type: News Story
Jennifer Griffin outlines what has her most excited for new role as VP for public safety
September 13, 2022
Jennifer Griffin pictured.
Jennifer Griffin named Temple’s vice president for public safety
Type: News Story
Jennifer Griffin will lead Campus Safety Services as new vice president for public safety
July 26, 2022
Image of Former Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey
Charles Ramsey highlights importance of engaging community stakeholders during campus safety audit
Type: News Story
The audit is part of Temple University’s new safety enhancements.
July 11, 2022
President Wingard with members of campus police
Behind the badge: Meet Temple University’s Campus Safety team
Type: News Story
Meet several dedicated and hardworking members of Temple University’s Campus Safety team.
July 6, 2022
Campus safety building pictured.
Temple University and the Temple University Police Association reach new agreement
Type: News Story
Temple University and the TUPA reach new agreement
June 24, 2022
Officer Eliajah Lewis pictured on a bike outside Charles Library.
Temple Student Government releases results from Campus Safety Survey
Type: News Story
Temple Student Government releases Campus Safety Survey results.
March 14, 2022
Jessica Smith pictured.
Temple launches RAVE Temple Guardian
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Temple launches new personal safety mobile app.
February 10, 2022
Sergeants Kamari and Lauren Boone with their toddler son
Law of attraction: Couple finds love on Temple’s police force
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Police Department has changed the lives of Kamari and Lauren Boone.
November 15, 2018
Temple Police host Welcome Wagon event
Welcome Wagon supports positive community living
Type: News Story
The annual Welcome Wagon events for students living in neighborhoods adjacent to Main Campus are paired with the Good Neighbor Initiative. 
September 4, 2018
A man talking with a police officer inside the new station
Campus Safety Services opens new station west of Broad Street
Type: News Story
The station will provide more opportunities for communication between officers and the community at-large.
August 23, 2017
a Temple University police officer escorting football players as they walk into Lincoln Financial Field.
Securing more than victories
Type: News Story
James Jones, a Temple University police officer, serves as a liaison to the football team and a mentor to players.
December 15, 2016