Temple University says violent crime in its patrol zone is down
Aggravated assaults, which include shootings in which the victim does not die, fell from 31 for the first five months of 2022, to 18 over the last five months, the university said.
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Aggravated assaults, which include shootings in which the victim does not die, fell from 31 for the first five months of 2022, to 18 over the last five months, the university said.
Earlier this spring, former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and his team at 21CP Solutions released their report on the independent audit of Temple University’s Department of Public Safety. In addition to efforts made prior to the report’s release, the university continues to review and implement many of the recommendations from the report as it addresses the
Temple University should include the surrounding North Philadelphia community in its new public safety plan, a resolution introduced in City Council says. The bill is based on the results of an audit conducted by former Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey. It calls on the university to partner with city officials to create policies that address violent crime and quality of life issues amid an increase in violent crime.
The university received dozens of safety recommendations from a year-long audit.
Recommendations include neighborhood safety and more support for TUPD.