Temple Police

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
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
Type: News Story
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
Type: News Story
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
Type: News Story
Temple’s Department of Public Safety gives back this Thanksgiving
November 22, 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
Type: News Story
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
Sgts Kamari and Lauren Boone with their son Kaleb
TUPD officer-veterans reflect on what it means to serve ahead of Veterans Day
Type: News Story
Hero Temple University Police Officers and military members reflect on what it means to serve the country ahead of Veterans Day.
November 9, 2023
Brian Hathaway pictured in the Communications Center.
Temple University dispatcher fulfills dream, achieves undergraduate degree 40 years after receiving a full scholarship to Temple
Type: News Story
Temple University dispatcher fulfills dream, gets undergraduate degree 40 years after receiving a full scholarship to Temple
October 31, 2023
Aamanee hugs a Temple Police officer
Hero Temple University police officers reunite with West Philadelphia girl they helped deliver on North Broad Street 10 years ago
Type: News Story
Hero Temple University Police Officers meet child they helped deliver 10 years ago.
October 25, 2023
An image of a security camera pictured.
300 security cameras added in North Philadelphia following the launch of Temple University’s security lights and camera grant program
Type: News Story
More than 120 rental properties within the university’s patrol zone have had security upgrades reimbursed by a Temple grant program launched a year ago.
October 16, 2023
Officer Bawa pictured,
The Department of Public Safety steps up foot patrols with new initiative
Type: News Story
Temple’s Department of Public Safety’s ‘Park and Walks’ encourages officers to step out of their vehicles and have more interactions with the Temple Community 
October 4, 2023
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

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