Safety Initiatives
Public Safety works hard to continue safeguarding the community and to plan for the future. As a community, we are grateful for our police officers, security officers, communications professionals, and the university leadership and teams who have worked diligently to increase safety and collaborate with our city partners. Here are just a few of our recent efforts linked in this section:
Medical Amnesty:
The University strongly encourages students to call Temple University’s Department of Public Safety for medical assistance for themselves or for other individuals who are dangerously under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That number is 215-204-1234.
No student seeking medical treatment for the effects of drug or alcohol use will be subject to university discipline for violations pertaining to drug or alcohol use that are outlined in the Student Code. Medical amnesty will be granted to both the intoxicated student and to the student seeking medical assistance for the intoxicated student; however, the intoxicated student will be required to participate in the university's Drug and Alcohol Education Program in order to receive medical amnesty.
To get help for yourself or a friend for drug or alcohol use, visit Tuttleman Counseling Center.
Safety Awareness Strategies
We value working collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to promote and maintain a safe environment that fosters personal development and academic success. These tools and tips are provided to increase your awareness about potential safety concerns and empower you take action should incidents occur.
Safety Partnerships
Because the safety of Temple’s campuses and the safety of nearby neighborhoods are inextricably linked, we have a long commitment to our partnerships within the City of Philadelphia to create an environment where everyone can work, live and thrive.
Public Safety Audit
Temple University initiated an external, independent review of Campus Safety Services and the Temple University Police Department, focusing on its internal practices and procedures as well as its interactions with community members. 21CP Solutions was engaged to assess campus safety, policing, and community well-being through a wide-ranging review.
Progress on Initiatives
Safety is our top priority and we are committed to assessing resources, services and programs to find out how we're doing and ways we can improve. Our Safety Initiatives dashboard provides the latest updates and progress on key initiatives.
Best Nest & FLIGHT
The Temple University Best Nest Program is a collection of resources that can be used to help students and their families make informed off-campus housing decisions within the patrol zone. Flight is Temple University’s nighttime fixed-route shuttle loop service that runs throughout 50 stops within and surrounding the main campus patrol zone.