Matt Petrillo

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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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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 2022 […]

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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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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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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 […]

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Aug. 5, 2025

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 […]