Breaking News 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.
Featured 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.
Featured 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.
Featured 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.
Campus 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.
Campus 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.
Campus 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.
Campus 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.
Breaking News Temple police officer fatally shot near 17th Street 18 February 2023 Oliver Sabo A suspect in the fatal shooting was arrested Sunday morning.
Featured Campus Safety hopes to hire more officers 14 February 2023 Devon Russell and Oliver Sabo At the recommendation of Temple University’s Violence Reduction Task Force, the university will direct funds toward hiring and training of personnel.