April 27, 2026
Weekly Summary (04.27.2026)
Weekly LUPD Activity Summary April 20, 2026 – April 26, 2026 This week, the Lehigh University Police Department managed 154 calls for service. As the spring semester winds down, activity shifted toward property-related "pranks" and a high volume of medical responses. Our focus remains on proactive safety and the use of Medical Amnesty to ensure students feel safe calling for assistance during critical intoxication or health events. We observed a notable trend in facility misuse...
April 20, 2026
Weekly Summary (04.20.2026)
WEEKLY LUPD ACTIVITY SUMMARY April 13, 2026 – April 19, 2026 This week, the Lehigh University Police Department (LUPD) managed approximately 166 calls for service. The campus climate remained active with a high volume of student service requests, including 35 residential or building lockouts. Several medical responses were handled where University Medical Amnesty policies were applied to prioritize student safety. No incidents of bias-motivated harassment or crimes were reported this week. SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS & CRIMES...
December 1, 2025
A Lifetime of Service: Celebrating the Career of Assistant Chief Chris Houtz
Chris Houtz has always had a drive to help others since he was young. While many kids hadn’t even thought about their career path at 14, Houtz was already working as a junior firefighter in Catasauqua. His desire to keep learning and dedication to public service meant that at just 16 years old, he was a crew chief for the local ambulance company. This dedication continued throughout his more than 24-year career working his way...
November 10, 2023
Lost, Found, Then Lost Again, Lehigh Football Cannon Reaches 75th Anniversary
A brass cannon donated to Lehigh 75 years ago has been recovered and restored.
July 14, 2023
Jason Schiffer Named Campus Safety Magazine’s Director of the Year
Schiffer won the publication's award in the higher education/health care division.
February 20, 2023
Campus Safety Magazine Honors Jason Schiffer
Schiffer has been named a finalist for Higher Education/Health Care Campus Safety Director of the Year
October 12, 2022
Lehigh University Police Department earns Premier Agency Status, the ‘top echelon’ of agencies in Pennsylvania
Only 2% of agencies earned the status, which requires at least five-time re-accreditation
September 13, 2022
Therapy Dogs Join Lehigh University Police Department
LUPD is adding a yellow Labrador Retriever and chocolate Labrador Retriever to offer comfort to students and connect with the community.
December 20, 2021
Division of Campus Safety Draws Together Areas Dedicated to Community Safety
The new division, led by current Lehigh University Police Department Chief Jason Schiffer, builds on work to support campus safety and aligns Lehigh’s safety services.