TUPD encourages safety at upcoming athletic events

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Every semester Troy University Police Department hosts Coffee with a Cop to connect with the students they protect.

At this semester’s event, TUPD also informed students of safety tips to know during the spring athletic season.

“We’re here to get to know the students and spend some time with them,”…

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TUPD unveils new taxi service, works to prevent drunk driving

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) has released its newest program that aims prevent students from drunk driving.

This week, TUPD unveiled one of its newest vehicles, which features a police cruiser in the front and a taxi in the back.

“Unfortunately, we’ve seen a slight uptick in DUI arrests…

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Ways you can prevent porch pirating this holiday season

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — The official start of the holiday can bring festive fun, memorable moments but also porch pirating.

According to a study by Security.com, package thieves have poached more than eight million dollars worth of merchandise this past year.

“Post-pandemic, everybody’s delivering more so now than they ever were before,” said Troy University…

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TUPD: Athletes’ parents are being targeted by phone scammers

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — TROY parents, beware; the Troy University Police Department (TUPD) says scam calls are targeting students’ parents.

It was a normal day for Troy University softball player D’aun Riggs. That is, until her coach told her team to be on the lookout for a scam that seems to be primarily affecting Troy…

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