Campus Safety

TUPD helps student get home after flat tire
Type: News Story
A Temple University student thanks the Temple police officers for quickly changing a flat tire on her car as she was headed home from finals.
December 17, 2024
TUDPS hosts 27th Children’s Holiday Party
Type: News Story
TUDPS provided more than 300 children with gifts at 27th annual holiday party.
December 10, 2024
TUDPS gifts bicycles to North Philadelphia children
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety donated two dozen bicycles to children from two neighboring elementary schools thanks to a generous gift from a Secret Santa.
December 5, 2024
Temple becomes first university in region to deploy ZeroEyes gun detection
Type: News Story
If a weapon is detected through ZeroEyes, an alert is sent to Temple University’s Department of Public Safety within seconds, allowing them to respond as quickly as possible in the event of a gun-related incident. 
November 18, 2024
TUDPS employee's art featured in national exhibit
Type: News Story
A drawing by Bryan Cottrell of Temple University’s Department of Public Safety is now featured in the new Officers as Artists exhibit in Washington, D.C.
November 11, 2024
Temple police detective describes life as a US veteran
Type: News Story
Detective Aaron Allen of the Temple University Police Department is proud to be a United States Veteran.
November 6, 2024
More students are utilizing the university’s safety resources
Type: News Story
An increasing number of students are using Flight, the walking escort program, the TUSafe app and more resources offered by Temple University.
November 4, 2024
TUDPS release ‘Run. Hide. Fight.’ video
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety released the university’s first comprehensive active assailant video, with the goal of helping the Temple community respond effectively and ensure your safety should an emergency arise.
October 28, 2024
Criminal justice student aspires to join TUPD, work alongside her father
Type: News Story
Temple University criminal justice major Deanna Venini is also a Temple dispatcher who aspires to work alongside her father, Temple Police Officer Andrew Venini.
October 21, 2024
TUDPS hires two new police officers
Type: News Story
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety’s two newest police officers both come with an extensive law enforcement background. 
October 14, 2024
Temple Police Sgt. adopts abandoned dog found on campus
Type: News Story
After a stray dog was found wandering inside the halls of the College of Engineering building, Temple Police Sgt. David Ramos gave him a forever home.
October 8, 2024
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

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