Public Safety

‘Diamond in the rough’: Abandoned dog rescued by Temple Police finds foster home
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
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
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
Temple University’s K-9 unit provides a positive distraction for hospital doctors, nurses and tech staff.
As spring semester closes, TUDPS works to makes community safer
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety is continues to make safety improvements in and around campus.
As students prepare for Commencement, so is TUDPS
Temple University's police officers, security officers and dispatchers are working together to prepare for Commencement.  
TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse
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.
Temple University Dispatcher Brian Hathaway will be the alumni speaker at the Bachelor of General Studies graduation.
TUDPS celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety recognizes the work of its dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
TUDPS launches ride-along program for prospective police officers and students
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.
4 TUPD law enforcement officers to be promoted
The four police officers have served the Temple University community for a combined 50 years and counting.
TUDPS, men’s crew teach basics of rowing to North Philadelphia youth
A new initiative partners Temple University’s Department of Public Safety with the university’s men’s crew team to introduce rowing to young students.
TUDPS to rebuild greenhouse for North Philadelphia high school
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety just started construction on a new greenhouse, with hopes to complete the project this spring.
Forever our hero: Remembering Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald
Fallen Temple University police sergeant will be honored at a plaque dedication on Sunday, the one-year anniversary of his death.