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SantaCop visits Towson University

Every year SantaCop visits the campus community to spread holiday cheer and safety tips during the holidays. On Monday, December 14, 2015, SantaCop will make his rounds. Be on the lookout for him. Remember to have a Safe and Happy Holiday, never leave items unattended, be aware of your surroundings, and DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! […]

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Donate to TUPD’s Blanket Drive

For the past five holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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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 and donuts. This will help keep you safe and vigilant while studying for finals. The event will be held on the second floor of the University Union on: Thursday, December 10, 2015 from […]

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Donations now accepted for TUPD’s Blanket Drive

For the past five holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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TUPD’s 6th Annual Blanket Drive – Donations accepted now!

For the past five holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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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: Pay special attention to your wallets and purses. Keep your wallet in your front pants or jacket pocket. Purses should […]

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TUPD’s 6th Annual Blanket Drive – Donate Now!

For the past five holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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TUPD’s 6th Annual Blanket Drive – Donate Now!

For the past five holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]

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Beware of Potential Employment Scam!

TUPD has been made aware of an Advance Fee Fraud Scheme in which college students across the U.S. have been targeted.  Here are the details: The students/victims answer an employment opportunity job posting on the University website. They send the employer a resume, including personal identifying information. In at least one case a student/victim was […]

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1-minute video: protect your things from getting stolen

Property theft is a common crime on TU’s campus. Watch this 1-minute video to learn useful tips for keeping your things from getting stolen: 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.

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Drive Safely Work Week

Maryland has a clear, unified mission when it comes to traffic crashes – to move the state Toward Zero Deaths. There have been many strides made toward achieving this goal, but there have also been challenges that need to be faced in order to continue making progress. Traffic crashes are tragic, preventable occurrences and making […]

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5 Questions With…Captain Karen Johnson: the SaferMobility App

OTS Training presents the latest episode in our video series “5 Questions With.” In this episode, TUPD Captain Karen Johnson joins us in the studio to discuss the SaferMobility app. Watch the video to learn how the SaferMobility app can help students, faculty and staff protect themselves against potential and ongoing crimes. SaferMobility is available […]

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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:     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.

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5 ways to stay safe on TU’s campus

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 For additional information on campus safety, visit http://www.towson.edu/adminfinance/facilities/police/campussafety/.

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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 Don’t let others “piggy back” when entering residence halls and report immediately […]

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Protect Your Property

The Towson University Police Department wants to encourage the campus community to protect their personal property. Never leave your personal items unattended. TUPD also offers free engraving of property to the campus community. Free Online Personal Property registration is available to all faculty, staff, and students. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Please visit www.towson.edu/personalproperty […]

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Welcome Back

The Towson University Police Department (TUPD) welcomes you to a safe Fall 2015 term. TUPD’s goal is to create a safe place to live, work and learn. We believe that creating a safe, cooperative environment is easier when the campus community is fully informed about policies regarding safety, security, crimes that occur on or near […]

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7400 York Road Functional Exercise

On Thursday, August 20, 2015, the Office of Public Safety’s Department of Environmental Health & Safety-Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Police Department will be conducting a shelter-in-place exercise in 7400 York Road. The exercise will occur sometime between 9 a.m. and noon and last for approximately 15 minutes. Accessing the building will not be […]

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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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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 and donuts. This will help keep you safe and vigilant while studying for finals. The event will be held on the second floor of the University Union on: Tuesday, May 19, 2014 from […]

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