Public Safety - The Temple News

One year later: Alleged killer of fallen TUPD sergeant to be arraigned Tuesday

12 February 2024 Kayla Bryan

Nearly one year after the officer’s passing, Fitzgerald’s alleged killer will state his plea on Feb. 13.

Large group of juveniles, shots fired reported on Main Campus

10 February 2024 Oliver Sabo

There were two separate shots fired incidents reported, as well as a report of a large group of juveniles on Broad Street.

Temple Police maintains relationship with new PPD leadership

22 January 2024 Oliver Sabo

Amid the declaration of a public safety emergency, TUPD will continue to share resources and supplemental patrols with the city.

Temple employee stabbed on Montgomery Avenue

16 January 2024 Sidney Rochnik

A Temple University Police Department-Philadelphia Police Department investigation is looking into the whereabouts of the attacker.

TUPD to receive second K9 unit in January

20 December 2023 Sidney Rochnik and Aileen Lopez-Camacho

The department is training another police dog that can apprehend suspects, work in crowd control during campus events and detect explosives.

Temple Police discusses gun violence prevention amid decrease in shootings

17 December 2023 Kayla Bryan

The department has seen positive results following increased foot patrols and other safety measures.

Two Temple students robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning

31 October 2023 Oliver Sabo

One other individual who was not a Temple student was also robbed outside of the patrol zone.

How does Temple handle safety messaging?

31 October 2023 Oliver Sabo

Temple has applied student and parent feedback into its safety messaging to promote more transparency and context into incidents around campus.

TUPD defines policing strategy amid public concern

31 October 2023 Sidney Rochnik

Temple’s Department of Public Safety has made changes to on-duty shifts and patrols in hopes of responsibly policing the surrounding North Philadelphia community.

TUPD faces recruitment, retention concerns amid national police shortage

04 October 2023 Sidney Rochnik

The Department of Public Safety is working to recruit and retain more officers through new benefits and equipment.