Daily News | As the fall semester approaches, Temple rolls out a host of new security measures
Also new this fall will be 24-hour walking escorts on both the main and health science campus, as well as walking escorts at night for the Center City campus, Griffin said. Eighteen of the university’s code-blue phones will be equipped by the end of August with 360-degree cameras, she said.University garages and gates will be closed after regular business hours, with restricted access.
It replaces another app that Temple had used since 2022 and will continue features that were available in that app, including the ability to talk with or call Temple police or 911 or start a virtual safety walk.on upgraded contract terms with the police officers union that will allow for better recruitment and retention of police officers, Griffin said.
“I’m encouraged that we are paying our police officers a comparable salary to our [Philadelphia Police Department] partners, who we continually collaborate with, especially the 22nd District to patrol our 1-square-mile area,” she said. Among the changes are a $2,000 signing bonus and a $2,700 retention bonus, in addition to higher salaries and increased contributions toward retirement funds, she said. Officers with six months to three years experience will earn $70,797, up from 69,243. Increases get larger with more experience, she said.
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