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Wishing you a happy holiday season and a restful and restorative winter break!

The Division of Public Safety is committed to the safety and well-being 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. 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, seven days a week, call anytime.

Fraud Warning

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, either from the U.S., or from a victim’s home country.

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December 9, 2024

Tucker PAL Holiday Party at Penn Athletics

On December 05, 2024, DPS coordinated a holiday party for participants from three local Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) centers. Held in the Kozloff Room at the TSE Center thanks to the generous support of Penn Athletics Department, the event…

December 9, 2024

Walk Back Program – Reading Days and Finals

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from December 10 to December 19. An Allied Universal public safety officer will be posted at the “Button” on Woodland Walk…

December 8, 2024

Special Property Checks – prepare for your holiday travels now!

Special Property Checks Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter Breaks. THANKSGIVING BREAK: Special Checks will begin…

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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

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