BREAKING: Temple University's executive director of public safety is resigning, the school confirmed Thursday. Charles Leone's departure comes amid a streak of violence and rising crime in and around the North Philadelphia campus.
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Deputy Director Denise Wilhelm will assume the interim role while a nationwide search for Leone’s replacement gets underway. Some strategies include a security upgrade grant program for landlords to add cameras and install lighting, increased campus and city patrols — nearly doubling the number of officers — a neighborhood watch program to help patrol neighborhoods, and more housing on and near campus will be available to students.
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