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TUPD investigating officer impersonation scam

31 August 2024 Samantha Morgan

Two Temple parents of student athletes received calls from scammers impersonating TUPD officers, DPS announced Saturday morning.

Philadelphia DA won’t seek death penalty for suspected shooter of Temple Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald

10 July 2024 Evelyn Blower

The Fitzgerald family has requested that a special prosecutor take the case following District Attorney Larry Krasner’s decision.

Temple student killed in apparent domestic homicide

22 June 2024 Samuel O'Neal

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning and the suspect is in custody.

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.

Temple police union calls for Jennifer Griffin’s resignation

01 June 2023 Julia Merola

The statement comes in response to what the union feels is a lack of significant improvements after Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald’s death and “unjust” terminations.

Temple Police hosts basketball game in honor of Sgt. Fitzgerald

16 April 2023 Grace Rufalo

More than 100 community members gathered to honor Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald at Amos Playground.

Part of Montgomery Avenue to be renamed after Sgt. Fitzgerald

30 March 2023 Oliver Sabo

City Council passed the resolution “to honor the life and sacrifice” of the fallen officer.

State lawmakers award Temple $1.8 million in safety funding

08 March 2023 Lawrence Ukenye

The funding will be used for gunshot detection technology, license plate readers, retention and recruitment bonuses and cameras.

Temple community mourns death of Christopher Fitzgerald in emotional vigil

21 February 2023 Anna Augustine

The Temple community gathered at the Bell Tower today to mourn the death of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.