The Towson University Police Department is offering a Rape, Aggression, Defense (RAD) course for female students, faculty and staff during the month of April. 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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Spring Break Safety
With less than a week away from Towson University’s official start of spring break, the Towson University Police Department would like to wish you a safe spring break and remind you of these safety tips. Always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings at all times. A lot of local natives from the beach destinations […]
Security Tips in light of UMD Cyber Attack
This February, a cyber-attack on the University of Maryland’s servers resulted in the theft of personal information for more than 300,000 individuals. While TU was not affected by the attack, we encourage you to read the information below in order to protect yourself against future attacks. Common forms of cyber attacks The most common form […]
TU 2013 Crime Statistics
Crime on campus is at the lowest point in nearly two decades. Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Statistics released for 2013 show total part I crimes are down more than 14 percent from 2012 despite increased enrollment. There was one violent crime and 117 property crimes for a total of 118 part I crimes in 2013. This […]
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY- TUPD Offering Free Engraving
Come join TUPD as they make stops at West Village Commons and the University Union to personally engrave valuables, including bicycles, for FREE. They will also be on hand for you to register your property using our Free Online Property Registration. TUPD offers free engraving of property and free online personal property registration to all […]
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY- TUPD Offering Free Engraving
Come join TUPD as they make stops at West Village Commons and the University Union to personally engrave valuables, including bicycles, for FREE. They will also be on hand for you to register your property using our Free Online Property Registration. TUPD offers free engraving of property and free online personal property registration to all […]
Thanksgiving & Holiday Safety
The TUPD wants everyone to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Since we understand that Thanksgiving is traditionally the start of holiday shopping, here are some tips to make your holiday both safe and enjoyable. Cell phone robberies are becoming increasingly frequent, and some are violent in nature. Please put your cell phones away while […]
Surge Protector Recall
On October 3, 2013, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall (Recall Number: 14-001) of the Schneider Electric APC Surge Protectors due to potential fire hazards where the surge protectors can overheat, smoke and or melt. The CPSC recommends the replacement of the affected surge protectors. According to the CPSC, consumers should […]
FREE Halloween Candy, Safety Tips & Domestic Violence Resources
The Towson University Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Halloween! Come join us for tricks and treats from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 on the second floor of the University Union. We will be providing free bags of candy along with crime prevention tips to help everyone stay safe […]
Halloween Safety Tips
The Towson University Police Department wishes TU students, faculty and staff a fun and safe Halloween. Halloween is a great time to dress up, go trick-or-treating and attend parties. But please follow these basic safety tips to ensure an enjoyable Halloween: Trust your instincts. If you feel spooked at any point during Halloween weekend, go […]
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