Welcome to the Division of Public Safety at the University of Pennsylvania. The dedicated men and women of the Division of Public Safety are responsible for providing the highest quality of safety and security services for one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world: “A place,” as stated by President Gutmann, “where students and faculty can pursue knowledge without boundaries.”
We understand that in order for our students, faculty and staff to excel in this incredibly rich, vibrant and challenging environment, their safety, health and well-being must be assured. This is our absolute priority, and we strive in every way possible to support the mission of the University’s commitment to academic excellence.
The Division of Public Safety encourages all members of the Penn community to actively engage in a sense of shared responsibility to maintain the safety and security of the Penn environment. Becoming familiar with the many services that the Division provides is an integral component of achieving this goal. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly review the information on the Division’s website in order to become knowledgeable about important safety tips and resources that are available to enhance your Penn experience.
Information about some of the Division’s most important initiatives and services can be accessed by clicking on any of the links below. Additional information can also be found by accessing the link to the left that is titled “Resources.”
Ride & Walk Services :: RAD Training :: Special Services :: Reporting Crime and Complaint Forms
Numbers to Know :: Fact Sheet :: Bicycle Safety & Registration :: Home Security