Stories about LUPD

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Lost, Found, Then Lost Again, Lehigh Football Cannon Reaches 75th Anniversary

A brass cannon donated to Lehigh 75 years ago has been recovered and restored.

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Campus Safety Magazine Honors Jason Schiffer

Schiffer has been named a finalist for Higher Education/Health Care Campus Safety Director of the Year

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Lehigh University Police Department earns Premier Agency Status, the ‘top echelon’ of agencies in Pennsylvania

Only 2% of agencies earned the status, which requires at least five-time re-accreditation

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Therapy Dogs Join Lehigh University Police Department

LUPD is adding a yellow Labrador Retriever and chocolate Labrador Retriever to offer comfort to students and connect with the community.

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Lehigh University Police Department Signs on to '30x30 Pledge'

The 30x30 pledge indicates a commitment to increasing the recruitment, retention, and promotion of women in policing.

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LUPD to Partner with Bethlehem Police in Active Threat Training

The training is part of a broader campus awareness effort around active shooter scenarios.


Message from LUPD to Campus Regarding Incident on 9.16.19

LUPD Chief Jason Schiffer details emergency response.

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LUPD Marks Annual Police Week with Ceremony

Officers, staff and citizens who went above and beyond were honored.