{ "id": "2026-02-18-temple-university-stalking-warning", "slug": "temple-university-stalking-warning-2026-02-18", "institution": { "name": "Temple University", "shortName": "Temple", "state": "PA", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "TU Alert", "enrollment": 33000 }, "incident": { "date": "2026-02-18", "type": "stalking", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "headline": "Stalking report, February 18, 2026", "summary": "On February 18, 2026, Temple University issued a Clery timely warning after investigating [three reports of alleged sexual assault and stalking](https://temple-news.com/alleged-off-campus-sexual-assault-stalking-prompt-university-investigation/), potentially by the same suspect at an off-campus residence. The warning noted the accused was [not currently enrolled and no longer had access to campus facilities](https://now.temple.edu/announcements/2025-11-20/timely-warning-sexual-assaults), and Temple's Department of Public Safety investigated alongside the university.", "outcome": "The accused individual was not currently enrolled and no longer had access to campus facilities. Temple and its Department of Public Safety were investigating; the warning was issued under the Clery Act to flag a potential ongoing threat.", "resolution": "under-investigation" }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestampApprox": "February 18, 2026 (Clery timely warning)", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "Dear Temple Community,\n\nThis is a timely warning that the university has recently received three reports, including alleged sexual assault at an off-campus residence and stalking, potentially by the same individual and possibly involving the use of alcohol and/or drugs. The accused individual is not currently enrolled and no longer has access to secured campus facilities. There are ongoing investigations by the university and its Department of Public Safety.\n\nAs these investigations continue, we strongly encourage students with information or otherwise in need of support regarding any concerns of sexual misconduct to contact\n\n• Temple Police (215-204-1234, police@temple.edu),\n• Title IX coordinator (215-204-3283, titleix@temple.edu) and\n• the Dean of Students Office (215-204-7188, dos@temple.edu).\n\nAny member of the Temple community or the public can also submit an anonymous report at helpline.temple.edu.\n\nWhen it comes to socializing, please keep these tips in mind.\n\n• Consent is a clear, voluntary and informed agreement between participants. When it comes to any form of sexual activity, whether kissing, touching or sexual intercourse, consent must be explicit, meaning it requires an active “yes,” not the absence of a “no.” It must be freely given, never assumed, coerced or obtained through pressure, manipulation or intimidation. A person who is asleep, unconscious, or significantly impaired by alcohol or drugs cannot give consent.\n• It is also important to look out for one another while socializing; when you go out with friends, make a pact to stay together and leave no one behind.\n• Be vigilant regarding beverages you receive from others. Do not leave any beverage unattended and be wary of accepting drinks from others.\n• Remember, Temple University has a medical amnesty policy that states that no student will be subject to university discipline for seeking medical treatment for the effects of drug or alcohol use, and this amnesty will be granted to both the intoxicated student and the student seeking help for an intoxicated student.\n• Walking escorts are also always able to assist you and escort you anywhere within Temple’s patrol zone. They can be requested by calling 8-9255 from a campus phone or 215-777-9255 from a cell phone.\n\nWe recognize that timely warnings like this can be unsettling. Anyone in need of support can find it through Tuttleman Counseling Services, located at 1700 N. Broad St. To connect directly to staff members there, call 215-204-7276 or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website.\n\nSincerely,\n\nJennifer Griffin\n Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police\n\nJodi Bailey Accavallo\n Vice President for Student Affairs", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "sourceDescription": "Temple Now official timely warning (verbatim)", "annotations": [ "Classified as a stalking incident and a Clery timely-warning, the correct category for a continuing-threat crime rather than an immediate emergency notification.", "The note that the accused was 'not currently enrolled' and lacked campus access is the warning's key reassurance, signaling the threat was partly mitigated." ], "characterCount": 2699, "sourceUrl": "https://now.temple.edu/announcements/2026-02-18/important-safety-information" } ], "context": "On February 18, 2026, Temple University issued a Clery timely warning after looking into [three reports of alleged sexual assault and stalking](https://temple-news.com/alleged-off-campus-sexual-assault-stalking-prompt-university-investigation/), potentially by the same individual, at an off-campus residence near its North Philadelphia campus. The warning stated the accused was not currently enrolled and no longer had access to campus facilities, and that Temple's Department of Public Safety was investigating. Temple uses timely warnings regularly for sexual-violence reports, including a [November 2025 warning of sexual assaults](https://now.temple.edu/announcements/2025-11-20/timely-warning-sexual-assaults). The case illustrates how universities apply the Clery Act's continuing-threat standard to stalking (an offense added to Clery reporting after the 2013 VAWA amendments) and how they balance victim privacy against the need to warn the community about a possible serial pattern.", "keyFindings": [ "Temple classified linked stalking and sexual-assault reports as a Clery timely warning, the continuing-threat category", "The warning flagged a possible single suspect across three reports at an off-campus residence", "It reassured the community that the accused was not enrolled and had no campus access", "Stalking is a Clery-reportable offense added under the 2013 VAWA amendments, reflected in this warning" ], "sources": [ { "title": "Temple Now official timely warning (verbatim)", "url": "https://now.temple.edu/announcements/2026-02-18/important-safety-information", "type": "official-archive" }, { "title": "Alleged off-campus sexual assault, stalking prompt university investigation - The Temple News", "url": "https://temple-news.com/alleged-off-campus-sexual-assault-stalking-prompt-university-investigation/", "type": "student-newspaper" }, { "title": "Timely warning of sexual assaults - Temple Now", "url": "https://now.temple.edu/announcements/2025-11-20/timely-warning-sexual-assaults", "type": "official-archive" } ], "confidence": "high", "tags": [ "stalking", "sexual-assault", "timely-warning", "pennsylvania", "off-campus", "vawa", "philadelphia" ], "dateAdded": "2026-05-28", "lastUpdated": "2026-07-17", "addedBy": "ingestion" }