Temple University assault, exposure cases: What we know

Temple University police are investigating another reported rape at an off-campus apartment involving two students who know each other, one of the students reporting the other. Temple officials also say they're investigating separate reports of a man with no ties to the university exposing himself at the student center. Our Jill Croce reports. Both Temple University alerts for the alleged off-campus sex assault and the man exposing himself at the student center were shared with students on Monday. Temple University police are continuing their investigation after reports of a man exposing himself at the student center while also working directly with a student who reported the latest off-campus sexual assault. The university's daily crime log says Sunday's alleged assault occurred at the Avery Philly Apartments and was reported early Monday. This comes just over a week after students were alerted of another off-campus sexual assault on October 10th at the University Village building. We checked the crime log and found there had been five other indecent assault investigations since late August. This week's notice says the two involved over the weekend knew each other. It was an opportunity for the university to send out the message, really about we want people to report. We want people to feel comfortable to report, and we want to make sure that people that do report, we can give them services. It's so important. We don't want people to go through these types of things alone. Though specifics from this weekend can't be shared, the notice says, quote, Reports like this one are addressed through applicable law enforcement and university processes. Those found responsible are held accountable. There's a lot going on in the world and in the country right now when it comes to sexual harassment and assault. So I feel like as a woman, I'm definitely feeling on edge. And so I'm always aware of my surroundings and I'm never really alone. I think I'm going to be more careful just being off campus, especially late at night. The same notice also alerts the man still at large for recently exposing himself at the Howard Gittes Student Center has no association with the university. In the meantime, students can expect more security walkthroughs. We do have a person of interest. The investigation is still ongoing. There's still work to be done. But again, we're collaborating with the Philadelphia Police Department Special Victims Unit. But we have increased the security officers at the building and on campus have a photo of this male. The university also now has a sexual assault advisory group as of this month and one of their goals is to give guidance to school administration. In North Philadelphia, Jill Croce, Fox 29 News.