The protection of our students is of utmost importance to Temple University. That is why we place such an emphasis on student and community safety and well-being. Here, you will find information about the university resources, services and programs that prioritize safety in our community.
In May 2022, the university charged Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and his team at 21CP Solutions with conducting an external audit of Temple’s public safety resources and initiatives. The full report—which includes recommendations to further enhance safety and well-being on campus and in North Philadelphia—is now available.
See important communications sent to the university community, including our update on safety initiatives and projects.
Temple’s Public Safety office provides resources, programs and law enforcement initiatives to protect students, faculty and staff. You can also download our brochure (PDF), which outlines the initiatives and services designed to keep our campus and surrounding community safe.
View a Main Campus patrol boundary map in the brochure as well as a patrol boundary map of the Health Sciences Center.
To contact the university about safety enhancements, please email police@temple.edu.
Monica Hankins-Padilla
Director of External Relations
"The goal of these programs is to create opportunities for the youth of this city and the more opportunities they have, the safer our communities will be."
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