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TUPD: Community appreciation cookout

Join the Towson University Police Department (TUPD) and the Baltimore County Police Department as we give back to the Towson community. The cookout will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 at the Paws Pavilion, there will be free hamburgers and hot dogs. Come meet and talk to members of the […]

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TU street sense: a 1-minute video

Safety starts with preparation. Watch this 1-minute video to learn useful tips for staying safe on and around TU’s campus:

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Take a FREE Rape, Aggression, Defense (RAD) Course

The Towson University Police Department is offering a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course for female students, faculty and staff during the month of October. RAD is a program that teaches realistic self-defense techniques. The RAD program begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and concludes with hands-on defense teaching. The course will be held […]

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Reminder: engrave and register your valuables

Join the TUPD from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, September 7 at our Registration Station on the second floor of the University Union. We will be providing FREE engraving and property registration services to students, using our online personal property registration portal. TUPD will also be on hand to answer any safety questions you have. […]

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Staying Safe – ridesharing services

The Towson University Police Department would like to remind our students to stay safe when traveling. Many students use rideshare services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to travel to and from campus. No matter where you go, always make sure that you are getting into the right car with the right driver. Please follow […]

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5 ways to stay safe on TU’s campus

The 1-minute videos below offer useful safety tips and resources for common crime concerns on TU’s campus. Click on the links below to watch each video, and equip yourself with important information for staying safe. Introduction Street Sense Pedestrian Safety Property Safety Residence Hall Safety

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Access TU’s Clery Report

In accordance with TU guidelines and federal law, all current and prospective students and employees are entitled access to Towson University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, also known as the Clery Report. Click here to access the document for the main campus, and here for TUNE. The Clery Reports contain statistics about crimes which […]

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Theft prevention tips

The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) is committed to ensuring a safe, open, and inclusive environment where everyone will feel safe and thrive. As the second largest institution in the USM, we are proud that, in partnership with the TU community, we have achieved the lowest per capita crime rate within the USM. Unfortunately, we are not totally immune to crimes […]

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Welcome back, from the Towson University Police Department

The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) will like to welcome you back to what we hope will be an exciting and rewarding fall term. TUPD’s goal is to create a safe environment to live, work and learn. We believe that creating a safe and cooperative environment is easier when the campus community is fully informed […]

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Living on campus? Tips to stay safe

Watch this 1-minute video to learn useful tips for staying safe while living on TU’s campus. For additional videos on important campus safety topics, go to TU’s YouTube page. For crime prevention tips and information, visit the TUPD’s Safety website. RESIDENCE HALL SAFETY Do not allow strangers to enter the building with you. If an unauthorized person pushes past […]

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Access TU’s Clery Report

In accordance with TU guidelines and federal law, all current and prospective students and employees are entitled access to Towson University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, also known as the Clery Report. The document is available by clicking here. The Clery Report contains statistics about crimes which occurred over the past three years on-campus, […]

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Get Coffee with a Cop!

Come join the TU Police Department for “Coffee with a Cop” as we offer basic crime prevention reminders while serving FREE coffee, tea, and donuts. This will help keep you safe and vigilant while studying for finals. Also the first 50 people will receive a FREE WalkSafe T-shirt. The event will be held on the […]

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Get Coffee with a Cop!

Come join the TU Police Department for “Coffee with a Cop” as we offer basic crime prevention reminders while serving FREE coffee, tea, and donuts. This will help keep you safe and vigilant while studying for finals. Also the first 50 people will receive a FREE WalkSafe T-shirt. The event will be held on the […]

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Toward Zero Deaths: Traffic Safety Enforcement Operations this Month

The Towson University Police Department is joining with other law enforcement agencies throughout Maryland to crack down on speeders and impaired, distracted or aggressive drivers. Throughout the month of May, traffic safety enforcement operations will be in effect on campus as part of a statewide effort called Toward Zero Deaths, which is working toward the state’s […]

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Safe Summer Tips from TUPD

The Towson University Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy, fun and safe summer, and also a few safe driving tips. Avoid distracted driving. All distractions while driving, including texts and phone calls, endanger drivers, passengers and pedestrians. On average, more than 30,000 people are injured or killed annually as a result of […]

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TUPD Cookout and Open House TODAY

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Towson University Police Department (TUPD) is hosting a Cookout and Open House.  Stop by the Public Safety Building for FREE hot dogs, and hamburgers. You can also meet the TUPD and take a tour of the Public Safety building.

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Call for Extras

The EMF Department seeks background actors for the upcoming film production Just Another Day, created in collaboration with the Theatre Department, the TUPD and the Office of Public Safety, addressing what to do in the event of an active shooting and how the university community will respond.  Come be a part of this important public […]

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Cookout and Open House with the TUPD

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Towson University Police Department (TUPD) is hosting a Cookout and Open House.  Stop by the Public Safety Building for FREE hot dogs, and hamburgers. You can also meet the TUPD and take a tour of the Public Safety building.

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Ever want to be in the movies? Be an extra on a film set!

The EMF Department seeks background actors for the upcoming film production Just Another Day, created in collaboration with the Theatre Department, the TUPD and the Office of Public Safety, addressing what to do in the event of an active shooting and how the university community will respond.  Come be a part of this important public […]

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Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, April 29, 2017

The TUPD is working with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to host a prescription drug take-back day Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from both agencies will be on the second floor of the University Union to collect unwanted/unused prescription drugs for safe disposal. Students, faculty, staff, visitors and […]

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