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Heru Shabazz pictured sitting outside the offices of the Department of Public Safety.
Moving up: A security officer in the Department of Public Safety is now working to become a Temple police officer
Type: News Story
Heru Shabazz joined the Department of Public Safety two years ago as a security officer before then being promoted to a supervisor. Soon, he’ll be wearing the badge of a Police Officer
September 27, 2023
An image of the Communication Center in the Department of Public Safety.
Temple University Public Safety updates TUalerts messaging system with color-coded emails
Type: News Story
Temple University’s new color-coded safety alert emails will improve student and parents’ awareness about on-campus emergencies, according to Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin
September 14, 2023
An emergency code blue phone pictured.
Temple releases Safety Initiatives Dashboard
Type: News Story
Safety recommendations can now be tracked through Temple’s new online dashboard.
September 6, 2023
Image of Vice President of Public Safey Jennifer Griffin (center) and Executive Deputy Operations Denise Wilhelm speak with students at the Welcome Wagon on Tuesday
Students win free swag, learn about campus safety resources at the Department of Public Safety’s annual 'Welcome Wagon'
Type: News Story
Temple University Department of Public Safety connected with students at the annual event that’s hosted twice a year off campus.
August 29, 2023
Brianna Witherspoon pictured in the Communication Center.
Temple to launch TUSafe app Aug. 14
Type: News Story
The one-stop personal safety app will launch Tuesday, Aug. 15, and will replace RAVE Temple Guardian
August 1, 2023
People lounging on campus
As part of a reorganization, Temple’s Department of Public Safety introduces three new key roles
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety adds three new key positions.
July 28, 2023
Officer Elijah Lewis pictured.
With summer on the horizon, Temple University shares updates on public safety
Type: News Story
Temple University shares its latest updates from the Department of Public Safety
June 8, 2023
Jennifer Griffin pictured with TSG members.
TSG’s Administrative Excellence Award is full circle moment for Jennifer Griffin
Type: News Story
Jennifer Griffin receives the Temple Student Government Administrative Excellence Award
May 24, 2023
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
Type: News Story
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

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