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Connection & Engagement
Emergencies
215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
General Information
215-898-7297
DPS Headquarters
4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Winter Safety Resources
Winter Safety Resources
The Division of Public Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the Penn and West Philadelphia communities which we serve. Know that DPS maintains the same staffing level of Police and Security officers throughout the Winter Break and spring semester. If you should have any concerns or see someone exhibiting suspicious behavior, call the PennComm Emergency Communications Center at 215-573-3333.
We are here for you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, call anytime.
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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
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Diversity is a priority for the Division of Public Safety in our commitment to the Community we serve.
Our goal is to engage and empower all the diverse voices of our Community so that, as a collective, we can remove barriers that perpetuate inequity, injustice, and exclusivity. We will work to create a safe place where all members of our Community – of any race, creed; culture; socio-economic status; sexual orientation; residency; gender, and/or disability – can live freely, thrive, and learn and grow together.
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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
+550
Security Officers
+700
Bluelight Emergency Phones
+1250
Jumpstarts Annually
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