Fraud Warning – Multiple Scam Types
The Division of Public Safety is here for you if you should experience phone, email, or other fraud. Please call us immediately at +1 215-573-3333 if you think you may have experienced such an encounter.
Connection & Engagement
Emergencies
215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
General Information
215-898-7297
DPS Headquarters
4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fall 2025
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to all our new and returning students! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. Here's a quick reminder of your safety & wellness resources at Penn.
Know that the Division of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the Penn and West Philadelphia communities which we serve. We are here for you, and we care for you. Reach out anytime. Please call our 24/7 PennComm Emergency Call Center at 215-573-3333 for any immediate concerns.
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Special Notices.
Septa Update
Click here for info about SEPTA’s planned service cuts and fare hikes.
Electric Scooter Thefts
he Division of Public Safety is investigating an increase in electric scooter thefts in the Penn Patrol zone. Thefts have occurred throughout the patrol zone and are focused in the following areas: 34th and Spruce to Convention Avenue in the Medical Complex area, and along 40th Street from Market to Spruce Streets.
DPS at a Glance.
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Safety Resources
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Records Requests
Contact Public Safety
Register for UPennAlert
Learn about Emergency Preparedness
Penn Guardian App
File a Complaint
Read Clery Report
Submit Clery CSA Crime Report
Commend a Member of Public Safety
Safety Resources
Walking Escort Service
Special Event Security Request Form
Know When Know How.
UPennAlert
PennGuardian
Emergency Resources
A Quote and Image Section
“[DPS] helped create an environment where I’m proud to work, feel safe to work – long past regular work hours and feel a real sense of community with our police department. I’ve been on this campus for over 30 years and I’ve personally witnessed the respectful engagements.”
J. G.
Penn Staff Member
DPS By the Numbers.
+4500
Walking Escorts Annually
+100k
Calls for service processed annually
182
DPS Employees
+750
Security Officers
+700
Bluelight Emergency Phones
+1250
Jumpstarts Annually
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