Public Safety

December 2025

Officer Lanetti pictured with Sgt. Lewis.
Steve Orbanek -  

Dec. 18, 2025

Temple releases results of public safety staffing study

By Steve Orbanek

Temple University’s Department of Public Safety intends to pursue a phased, multi-year staffing […]

Temple Public Safety and students at annual community holiday gift event

Dec. 10, 2025

Temple police uplift the North Philadelphia community

100 bicycles were provided by Temple University’s Department of Public Safety to children in need […]

November 2025

Public Safety Turkey Drive 2025

Nov. 26, 2025

Temple police distribute turkeys to community

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Temple’s Department of Public Safety is giving back by […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Nov. 17, 2025

Temple University Police launch ‘Cops in Classrooms’ to build bonds through reading

By Matt Petrillo

Trading his badge for a book, Temple University Police Officer Arashdeep Bawa sat down in front of […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Nov. 11, 2025

Temple Public Safety, student veterans and others launch donation drive for active‐duty military students

By Matt Petrillo

Bendu Chowoe was a Temple sophomore studying psychology and serving in the U.S. Air Force in […]

October 2025

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Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 28, 2025

Black Pre-law Association Brings Halloween Cheer to North Philadelphia

By Matt Petrillo

The Dunbar Elementary School parking lot near Temple’s campus turned into a Halloween wonderland […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 14, 2025

TUDPS expands, hires new police officers

By Matt Petrillo

A former carpenter, a retired Philadelphia Police detective and U.S. military member are just some […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Oct. 6, 2025

Men’s tennis gives back by teaching young students

By Matt Petrillo

The sounds of sneakers squeaking along the gym floor and children screaming with laughter as they […]

September 2025

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Matt Petrillo -  

Sep. 15, 2025

Temple Police throw ‘First Fetch’ at Phillies game

By Matt Petrillo

Nervous and excited. That’s how Temple University Police Officer Natalie Decoatsworth described […]

August 2025

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 25, 2025

Temple Public Safety begins training new therapy dog

By Matt Petrillo

While Hooter the Owl has been one of the most visible presences on campus for decades, now, many […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 25, 2025

Temple Public Safety’s VP wins Campus Safety Director of the Year

By Matt Petrillo

Jennifer Griffin, chief of police and vice president for public safety, has been named Campus […]

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Matt Petrillo -  

Aug. 18, 2025

Temple Public Safety launches social media toolkit

By Matt Petrillo

Temple’s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) is launching a new initiative, called Public Safety’s […]