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.
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215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
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215-898-7297
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4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Notice
Cybersecurity incident information and FAQ
On October 31, Penn discovered that a select group of information systems related to Penn’s development and alumni activities had been compromised. Penn employs a robust information security program; however, access to these systems occurred due to a sophisticated identity impersonation commonly known as social engineering.
Penn’s staff rapidly locked down the systems and prevented further unauthorized access; however, not before an offensive and fraudulent email was sent to our...
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Special Notices.
Electric Scooter Thefts
The 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.
Safety Message to the Penn Community 9-25-25
There have been multiple recent reports by Penn students and other community members of groups of young people slapping or striking individuals in the head on and near Penn’s campus, specifically in the area of 40th to 38th Streets, from Market Street to Locust Street. The victims are approached by one or more members of the group who then, unprovoked, strike the unknown victim with open hand or closed fist. We believe that this is connected to a nationwide social media trend. The Division of Public Safety is actively addressing this in multiple ways including adding additional police and security presence in the area and working with our City partners to stop the issue. We will continue, as long as necessary, to take steps to stop these events from happening so members of our community feel safe and unthreatened. dditionally, the Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below:
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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
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“[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
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Walking Escorts Annually
+100k
Calls for service processed annually
182
DPS Employees
+750
Security Officers
+700
Bluelight Emergency Phones
+1250
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