A MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY,
MAUREEN S. RUSH, M.S., CPP

Penn is an urban college campus, well-integrated into a vibrant University City community, which offers students, staff and faculty access to a wonderfully diverse cultural, arts and restaurant scene. The Division of Public Safety offers comprehensive safety and security services to all valued members of our Penn community and works vigilantly with our municipal, state and federal law enforcement partners to ensure that our students have all the resources they need both to prevent crime and to deal with its repercussions, should they experience any type of crime.

Your safety and security at Penn is our highest priority and we encourage you to partner with us and utilize the services, initiatives and trainings provided by the Division of Public Safety during your course of study or work here in Philadelphia. Enjoy every moment of your Penn undergraduate, graduate or employment experience, and never hesitate to reach out to the Division of Public Safety….We are here to give you the peace of mind you need to navigate safely through working, living and studying successfully at Penn and in Philadelphia.