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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
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
Tricia Jones and Resolutionary Partner program participants
Temple receives $1.7 million grant for new youth violence prevention initiative
Type: News Story
A new $1.7 million grant allows Temple to lead a collaboration on a violence prevention program for at-risk youth.
April 20, 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
An image of the Flight transfer stop sign.
Temple adds new East Loop to Flight shuttle service
Type: News Story
Temple adds a new East Loop to its Flight services.
January 6, 2023
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 graphic image of a gun with headliens about gun violence surrounding it.
Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms
Type: News Story
Experts on gun violence from Temple University share context about America’s gun violence crisis and propose solutions to make the country a safer place.
December 7, 2022
Graphic of a firearm surrounded by news headlines.
Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic
Type: News Story
Experts studying gun violence at Temple University explain how to eradicate the gun violence epidemic.
December 7, 2022
North Philadelphia neighborhood pictured.
Temple launches Best Nest Program
Type: News Story
Best Nest program provides students with resources for making off-campus housing decisions.
November 4, 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
An image of one of the Flight signs.
Temple relaunches Flight as a fixed-route service
Type: News Story
Temple will relaunch Flight as a fixed-route service this fall
August 4, 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 Ken Kaiser, Charles Leone, Denise Wilhelm with Temple parents.
Temple joins parents for discussions on campus safety enhancements
Type: News Story
A roundtable discussion provided parents with an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions.
May 13, 2022
Fighting gun violence with peers
Type: In the Media
November 1, 2011