Neighborhood Relations Initiatives
Our neighborhood relations outreach includes partnerships with local police, the Greater Towson Council of Community Association, the Towson Chamber of Commerce, and more.
Community & Police Partnerships
Towson University Police Department, Baltimore County Police Department and the Division of Student Affairs Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices work closely together proactively to keep Towson students safe and responsible on and off-campus.
Community Police Patrols Grant
Towson University provide police officer grant funding to the Towson precinct of the Baltimore County Police for community patrolling for every weekend from opening weekend in the fall through Halloween weekend, and once again in the spring during Tigerfest weekend. Funding allows extra-duty police personnel to focus patrols in local campus communities.
Underage Drinking Task Force
Local grant funds enable the TUPD and BCPD to team up on the Underage Drinking Task Force. Each semester our police officers work together to identify problems with underage alcohol consumption, fake IDs and DUI check points.
Read the 2-page report summary (PDF) highlighting the positive differences the university's Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD) programs and policies are making in student perceptions and behaviors.
K-9 Patrol Unit
TU Police Department's K-9 Unit, consisting of Cpl. Andrew Cline and Fillmore, a scent trained black Labrador retriever. Fillmore is trained to search for illegal drugs on our campus and as needed within proximity to our campus to assist BCPD.
Off-Campus Living
Off-Campus Living orients students with Towson University and the greater Towson community, preparing students for successful transitions, and facilitating student success through education and resources about living off-campus, engaging with the community, and being safe.
Learn More about Off-Campus LivingCommunity Ambassador Program
The CA program consists of a student community ambassador who, similar to an on-campus Resident Assistant (RA), works with the students living in the neighborhood, helping them understand expectations for living well in the community. Community ambassadors talk with student residents about neighbors’ expectations and community concerns like noise, trash, and party behavior. Ambassadors also plan fun events for students and neighbors. After a pilot run in one community during the 2009-2010 academic year, the Community Ambassador program has expanded each year to include new local neighborhoods.
Impact TU: Local Action for Social Change
Impact TU is Towson University’s biggest day of community engagement. It provides 500 TU students with an opportunity to work with community partners who are committed to fostering sustainable communities. Students participate in hands-on projects focused on environmental sustainability, economic security, social well-being, and civic engagement. Project sites are on campus and in the Towson-Baltimore area.