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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.

Community deserves voice in police evaluation

20 October 2020 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board calls on Campus Safety Services to actively seek out input from community residents on its self-evaluation of its policies and practices.

Temple University to stop funding Philadelphia Police Foundation

26 June 2020 Jay Neemeyer

The university will instead direct money to social justice programs.

Temple University addresses George Floyd death

31 May 2020 Jay Neemeyer

A statement signed by President Englert and Provost Epps was released Sunday morning.

Police searching for suspects in armed robbery on Monday

28 January 2019 Will Bleier

Three men stole a cell phone and designer sneakers valued at more than $770.