Public Safety

TUDPS hosts 27th Children’s Holiday Party
TUDPS provided more than 300 children with gifts at 27th annual holiday party.
December 10, 2024
TUDPS gifts bicycles to North Philadelphia children
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
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
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.
Temple police detective describes life as a US veteran
Detective Aaron Allen of the Temple University Police Department is proud to be a United States Veteran.
More students are utilizing the university’s safety resources
An increasing number of students are using Flight, the walking escort program, the TUSafe app and more resources offered by Temple University.
TUDPS release ‘Run. Hide. Fight.’ video
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.
Criminal justice student aspires to join TUPD, work alongside her father
Temple University criminal justice major Deanna Venini is also a Temple dispatcher who aspires to work alongside her father, Temple Police Officer Andrew Venini.
TUDPS hires two new police officers
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety’s two newest police officers both come with an extensive law enforcement background. 
Temple Police Sgt. adopts abandoned dog found on campus
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.
TUDPS utilizes scenario simulator for training
The Temple University Department of Public Safety becomes the first campus police department in the tristate area to utilize simulation technology for de-escalation and use-of-force training.
An inside look at dignitary protection provided by Temple Police
The Temple University Police Department protects the Owls—both on campus and at away games.
Longtime Temple University security officer named football's honorary captain at home opener
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.