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Safety Advisory

Safety Message to the Penn Community

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 34th and 33rd Streets between Chestnut and Spruce Streets. This trend is being seen throughout the City of Philadelphia. We wish to inform and protect the community by working together to prevent additional thefts.

Market Street Bridge Closure

The University has been notified that beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, PennDOT will close the Market Street Bridge to vehicular traffic as part of a major infrastructure renovation project. The closure is expected to continue through October 2027 and will significantly alter local traffic patterns in and around University City. Commuters should anticipate increased congestion, longer travel times, and periodic traffic pattern changes throughout the construction.

Reports of fraud related to subletting/leasing agreement

Public Safety has received reports of fraud related to the app Group Me in a group for University of Pennsylvania subletting. Please exercise caution when searching for your rental, confirm contacts are valid, and use secure methods of payment.

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November 3, 2026

Fall Safety Tips as the Days Grow Shorter

On Sunday, November 1st, at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ended for the season. It means we lose an hour of daylight just around the time most of us are heading home from work or school. The Division of Public…

September 29, 2026

Fall Share the Road Educational Campaign

On October 6th and 7th, DPS will conduct a Share the Road Educational Campaign across campus. DPS organizes the Share the Road campaign several times throughout the year to educate drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and scooter riders about their shared responsibility…

September 14, 2026

PennReady Resource Fair! Friday, September 25th from 11am-1pm

You are invited! Join us on Friday, September 25th as Public Safety provides a day of activities on safety, preparedness, and building a resilient community along with our many campus partners! The event runs from 11am to 1pm. The Safety…

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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

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