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4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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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. Follow the tips below, and always reach out if you are unsure. We are here for you, and we care for you. There have been reports of fraudulent emails, phone calls and encounters from people pretending to be a government official or police officer, either from the U.S., or from a victim’s home country.

2025 TROLLEY TRACK RENEWAL PROJECT

SEPTA is planning an extensive track renewal project on 42nd Street. This work includes the excavation and renewal of the existing corroded and broken rail on 42nd Street between Spruce Street and Woodland Avenue and will result in parking and vehicular traffic restrictions beginning March 17th, 2025 and running through May 31st. See full details by clicking read more.

Penn Relays Are Here!

The Penn Relays will be held from April 24th to April 26th at Franklin Field (200 South 33rd Street) and surrounding areas. Expect heavy traffic volume and delays around Franklin Field (233 South 33rd Street) and the immediate surrounding area all day.

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April 22, 2025

PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink – April 21st

On Monday night we celebrated the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Day at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink! This event is open to PAL youths from all PAL centers city-wide. Over 170 attendees participated in…

April 22, 2025

Finals are Almost Here! Remember to Walk-Back with Public Safety!

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from May 1st to May 13th. An Allied Universal public safety officer will be posted at the “Button” on Woodland Walk…

February 18, 2025

Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants Celebrated Presidents’ Day at the Palestra

Through a partnership with Penn, PAL kids enjoyed their out-of-school time on a college campus and under the guidance of their mentors from the Penn and Philadelphia Police Departments. The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety and Penn Athletics…

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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

DPS By the Numbers.

+4500

Walking Escorts Annually

+100k

Calls for service processed annually

182

DPS Employees

+650

Security Officers

+700

Bluelight Emergency Phones

+1250

Jumpstarts Annually

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