All that talk about defunding the police went right out the window once students started becoming victims of crime.The College Fix reports:
Plagued by campus crime, Temple president resignsTemple University’s president will leave his job this Friday after only starting in the role in July 2021.The university’s board of trustees announced that President Jason Wingard resigned and will leave office on March 31.Wingard’s (pictured) resignation comes amidst ongoing campus safety issues, including the killing of a university police officer in February.Chairman Mitchell Morgan stated:
Given the urgent matters now facing the University, particularly campus safety, the Board and the administration will ensure the highest level of focus on these serious issues. We understand that a concerted and sustained effort must be undertaken as we attempt to solve these problems.At the same time, we acknowledge that these issues adversely affect all of the University’s constituencies. We recognize that solutions will be most effective, impactful and long-lasting when they reflect the perspectives of so many different groups who care deeply about Temple’s future. We remain confident that the University can overcome these challenges with your support.
The Temple University Police Association said it wants to work with the next leadership team on campus safety issues.
“TUPA is eager to form a working relationship with Temple University’s new leadership team,” the union wrote in a March 28 tweet. “We are dedicated to working together to implement proven strategies to increase safety on campus.”
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