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Safety Message to the Penn Community

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 Pu

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.

Electric Scooter Thefts

he 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.

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July 28, 2025

Ben to the Shore Charity Event – Team Penn Public Safety!

Team Penn Public Safety (Are We There Yet?) completed the 65-mile Ben to the Shore annual bike ride Last Sunday. Friends from departments across the University, including University Communications, Government and Community Affairs, and Penn Medicine personnel joined our team…

June 25, 2025

Scooter Safety

Scooter safety includes being a safe and courteous rider, following the rules, and avoiding theft. Please follow the rules of the road and stay off sidewalks and University Walks when riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other personal mobility devices. Be…

June 16, 2025

Change is Coming to UPennAlert!

Change is coming to UPennAlert! But don’t worry, this change will not impact your ability to receive emergency notifications. As part of a systems improvement effort, the University is changing its mass notification system provider. You will still view…

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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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