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Temple Police union calls for “significant changes” to TUPD leadership

10 December 2024 Evelyn Blower

TUPA wrote in a social media post that 55 officers have left in the span of two years, bringing the number to 41 designated patrol officers.

Temple Police installs AI gun detection software

18 November 2024 Evelyn Blower

Zero Eyes uses artificial intelligence to detect a gun and ping the communications center if a gun is confirmed.

Council of American-Islamic Relations calls for investigation into career fair protest

01 October 2024 Evelyn Blower

CAIR is requesting Temple, Temple Police and the Philadelphia Police to conduct a “comprehensive investigation” following reports of PPD removing a protester’s hijab.

15 year old shot on Temple’s campus

09 September 2024 Evelyn Blower

The shooting occurred at Cecil B. Moore Avenue near Broad Street, across from Morgan Hall on Monday afternoon. This story is developing.

Temple police officer fatally shot near 17th Street

18 February 2023 Oliver Sabo

A suspect in the fatal shooting was arrested Sunday morning.

Temple police union president criticizes Temple VP’s statement on recent shootings

25 September 2022 Fallon Roth

Temple University Police Association President Alec Shaffer is calling on Vice President for Public Safety Jennifer Griffin to correct her statement.

Local pastor awaits approval to citizen commission

15 March 2022 Fallon Roth

If confirmed, Elder Melanie DeBouse will help investigate police misconduct in Philadelphia.

Temple University Police’s usage of tasers has increased

09 November 2021 Micah Zimmerman

All officers must carry a taser and baton when on active duty, a change brought on in 2020.

Man on scooter inappropriately touching women near Temple’s campus

19 October 2021 Fallon Roth

The third incident occurred yesterday night at 15th Street near Polett Walk.

Shots fired on Diamond Street near 18th

22 May 2021 Amelia Winger

Police found one shell casing at the scene, but no injuries were reported.