Temple University's director of public safety resigned Thursday amid a surge of violence near campus and a staffing shortage on the university's police force.
Director Charles Leone will officially step down on Apr. 29 after spending more than 40 years at Temple, the school's student-run television said.
"For Temple’s part, we are considering all options to protect the safety of our students, faculty, staff and neighbors in North Philadelphia," Temple University Chief Operating Officer Ken Kaiser said. "We have to be willing to continually think outside the box, and that is what we have done here with this grant program."
Landlords can apply for a $2,500 grant that can be used for installing either lighting and/or cameras to improve security. In response, Temple University said 113 applicants are awaiting review for police academy training. Campus Safety Services hopes to place 12 potential officers into an upcoming police academy class.
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