Matt Petrillo

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Nov. 17, 2025

- Public Safety

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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Nov. 11, 2025

- Public Safety

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 […]

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Oct. 28, 2025

- Public Safety

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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Oct. 14, 2025

- Public Safety

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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Oct. 6, 2025

- Public Safety

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 […]

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Sep. 15, 2025

- Public Safety

Temple Police throw ‘First Fetch’ at Phillies game

By Matt Petrillo

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

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Aug. 25, 2025

- Public Safety

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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Aug. 25, 2025

- Public Safety

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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Aug. 18, 2025

- Public Safety

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 […]

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Aug. 5, 2025

- Public Safety

Temple Police praised for rescuing eight animals from hot car

By Matt Petrillo

A North Philadelphia woman is praising the quick actions of several Temple University police […]