Temple University junior psychology major Lucas Burke (right) rides along in a patrol car with Temple Police Sergeant Elijah Lewis. Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 1, 2024 TUDPS launches ride-along program for prospective police officers and students [node:video] Lucas Burke’s eyes widened with eagerness as he was handed a police-issued vest—with […] Temple's Department of Public Safety has been reorganized to align with best practices in top law enforcement agencies. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jul. 28, 2023 As part of a reorganization, Temple’s Department of Public Safety introduces three new key roles Over the last several months, Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has been completely […] Temple Police Officer Elijah Lewis chats with a student on campus. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 8, 2023 With summer on the horizon, Temple University shares updates on public safety Earlier this spring, former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and his team at 21CP […] Tricia Jones (center) interacts with interns and students from Resolutionary Partners, the program she created to decrease violence in Philadelphia. From left to right: Nae Brown, Tosin Sanni, Nya Jarboe, Dante Harrell, Tricia Jones, Katie Weissenberg, Javon Clements, Ciara Chase and Carissa George. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 20, 2023 Temple receives $1.7 million grant for new youth violence prevention initiative Temple University is spearheading an innovative project to reduce violence among young people in […] Jennifer Griffin, Temple’s vice president for public safety, poses with the new officers after their graduation ceremony. Photo by Janice Dietz Mar. 17, 2023 8 police officers join Temple University Police Department Temple University welcomed eight new police officers Friday, March 17. The Philadelphia Police […] The $1.8 million grant will fund technology enhancements and training for public safety, including license plate readers, CCTV cameras, and crisis intervention and de-escalation training. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 8, 2023 Temple University receives nearly $1.8 million public safety grant The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Austin […] The new agreement between TUPD and PPD is effective March 1, 2023. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 2, 2023 Temple University Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department announce new agreement The Temple University Police Department (TUPD) and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) […] With the addition of the new East Loop, Temple’s Flight shuttle system will provide service to more than 50 stops located within the university’s patrol zone. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jan. 6, 2023 Temple adds new East Loop to Flight shuttle service Beginning Saturday, Jan. 14, Temple University’s Flight program will launch a new East Loop as part […] After a thorough six-month review period, the Violence Reduction Task Force issued its findings and recommendations in its final report, which was released late last month. Photo by Betsy Manning Dec. 12, 2022 Temple’s Violence Reduction Task Force releases report and recommendations The United States is in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic of violence. Cities are seeing […] At a recent forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin described the various ways Temple addresses student safety, including a public safety app, walking escorts, a shuttle system, grants for private landlords to install lighting or cameras to improve security, and investment in a strong partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 7, 2022 Jennifer Griffin highlights need for collaborative approach in addressing public safety issues As Philadelphia grapples with an uptick in gun violence, public safety continues to be a major […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms Category one, gunshot wound to abdomen. In minutes, the trauma team at Temple University Hospital […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic Laurence Steinberg squints up at the glossy, backlit rows of the latest MRI scans from his research […] Through the new Best Nest Program, Temple students will be able to access a property visit inspection checklist, read and leave tenant reviews, and view rental listings that identify Best Nest properties. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 4, 2022 Temple launches Best Nest Program Need to know which off-campus landlords are licensed? There’s a program for that. Looking to see if […] Temple University President Jason Wingard met with members of the Temple University Police Department and parents from the Temple Family Council last week as part of a special "learn-in." The goal was to hear directly from Temple police officers and gain their valuable perspective and insight into the challenges facing Philadelphia and the nation due to the gun violence epidemic. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Oct. 19, 2022 President Wingard discusses campus safety with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department Are students safe at Temple University? How is gun violence affecting Philadelphia and the nation? […] The new Flight service will pick up and drop off passengers at more than 40 stops located at nearly every intersection within Campus Safety Services’ patrol zone. The stops are identified by signs like the one pictured here. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Aug. 4, 2022 Temple relaunches Flight as a fixed-route service Temple University’s Flight program, which has operated as an on-demand door-to-door ride request […] Load More
Temple University junior psychology major Lucas Burke (right) rides along in a patrol car with Temple Police Sergeant Elijah Lewis. Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 1, 2024 TUDPS launches ride-along program for prospective police officers and students [node:video] Lucas Burke’s eyes widened with eagerness as he was handed a police-issued vest—with […] Temple's Department of Public Safety has been reorganized to align with best practices in top law enforcement agencies. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jul. 28, 2023 As part of a reorganization, Temple’s Department of Public Safety introduces three new key roles Over the last several months, Temple University’s Department of Public Safety has been completely […] Temple Police Officer Elijah Lewis chats with a student on campus. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 8, 2023 With summer on the horizon, Temple University shares updates on public safety Earlier this spring, former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and his team at 21CP […] Tricia Jones (center) interacts with interns and students from Resolutionary Partners, the program she created to decrease violence in Philadelphia. From left to right: Nae Brown, Tosin Sanni, Nya Jarboe, Dante Harrell, Tricia Jones, Katie Weissenberg, Javon Clements, Ciara Chase and Carissa George. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 20, 2023 Temple receives $1.7 million grant for new youth violence prevention initiative Temple University is spearheading an innovative project to reduce violence among young people in […] Jennifer Griffin, Temple’s vice president for public safety, poses with the new officers after their graduation ceremony. Photo by Janice Dietz Mar. 17, 2023 8 police officers join Temple University Police Department Temple University welcomed eight new police officers Friday, March 17. The Philadelphia Police […] The $1.8 million grant will fund technology enhancements and training for public safety, including license plate readers, CCTV cameras, and crisis intervention and de-escalation training. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 8, 2023 Temple University receives nearly $1.8 million public safety grant The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), chaired by Lieutenant Governor Austin […] The new agreement between TUPD and PPD is effective March 1, 2023. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Mar. 2, 2023 Temple University Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department announce new agreement The Temple University Police Department (TUPD) and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) […] With the addition of the new East Loop, Temple’s Flight shuttle system will provide service to more than 50 stops located within the university’s patrol zone. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jan. 6, 2023 Temple adds new East Loop to Flight shuttle service Beginning Saturday, Jan. 14, Temple University’s Flight program will launch a new East Loop as part […] After a thorough six-month review period, the Violence Reduction Task Force issued its findings and recommendations in its final report, which was released late last month. Photo by Betsy Manning Dec. 12, 2022 Temple’s Violence Reduction Task Force releases report and recommendations The United States is in the midst of an unprecedented epidemic of violence. Cities are seeing […] At a recent forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin described the various ways Temple addresses student safety, including a public safety app, walking escorts, a shuttle system, grants for private landlords to install lighting or cameras to improve security, and investment in a strong partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 7, 2022 Jennifer Griffin highlights need for collaborative approach in addressing public safety issues As Philadelphia grapples with an uptick in gun violence, public safety continues to be a major […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 1: The evolution of America’s relationship with firearms Category one, gunshot wound to abdomen. In minutes, the trauma team at Temple University Hospital […] Photo by Graphic created by Rose Caporaletti Dec. 7, 2022 Understanding American Gun Violence Part 2: How to solve the American gun epidemic Laurence Steinberg squints up at the glossy, backlit rows of the latest MRI scans from his research […] Through the new Best Nest Program, Temple students will be able to access a property visit inspection checklist, read and leave tenant reviews, and view rental listings that identify Best Nest properties. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 4, 2022 Temple launches Best Nest Program Need to know which off-campus landlords are licensed? There’s a program for that. Looking to see if […] Temple University President Jason Wingard met with members of the Temple University Police Department and parents from the Temple Family Council last week as part of a special "learn-in." The goal was to hear directly from Temple police officers and gain their valuable perspective and insight into the challenges facing Philadelphia and the nation due to the gun violence epidemic. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Oct. 19, 2022 President Wingard discusses campus safety with Temple Family Council and Temple University Police Department Are students safe at Temple University? How is gun violence affecting Philadelphia and the nation? […] The new Flight service will pick up and drop off passengers at more than 40 stops located at nearly every intersection within Campus Safety Services’ patrol zone. The stops are identified by signs like the one pictured here. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Aug. 4, 2022 Temple relaunches Flight as a fixed-route service Temple University’s Flight program, which has operated as an on-demand door-to-door ride request […]
