The Division of Public Safety is committed to safeguarding all members of the Penn and University City Communities. Over the past year there has been a steady increase in the num
DPS congratulates the University of Pennsylvania Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT), a student-run, service organization providing emergency medical services to the University
In light of the horrific events in Georgia yesterday, we wanted to share information on the University’s Task Force on Support to Asian and Asian American Students and Scholars t
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, Georgetown University Law Center’s national t
The Division of Public Safety is pleased to announce several UPPD officers have received promotions and reassignments effective January 1st. They were sworn in by Superintendent Ma
The Division of Public Safety is pleased to announce the newest member of the UPPD K9 Unit, K9 Officer Uman. Maureen S. Rush, Vice President for Public Safety and Superintendent of
SPECIAL PROPERTY CHECK PROGRAM – REGISTER BELOW! DPS will actively monitor your residence if you will be away. The program is available without charge to residents in the P
Security Magazine’s Security 500 has chosen the University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety as the #1 Public Safety program in the Higher Education Sector fo
Special Virtual Sessions have been added for the fall semester. These sessions will cover many of the same topics and moves of our in-person classes only without the physical conta
This Saturday, October 24th is the National Prescription Take Back Day. We encourage everyone to participate in this important day which reminds us all to check our medicine cabine
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department’s goal is to improve the quality of services provided, to promote a high level of public confidence, and to enhance and maintain
Don’t Come Home to an Empty Package! The Division of Public Safety advises that you arrange to be home for delivery or have your packages delivered to a secure location. •
Thursday, June 4, 2020 On May 25th the world witnessed the horrible and cruel death of Mr. George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis Police Officers. I say four officers, be
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Socks. Socks passed away peacefully on July 20, 2020 at Penn Vet Ryan Hospital surrounded by the love of P
The Division of Public Safety’s department of Special Services remains open and available to support you during this time. We are physically in the office during normal busin
Dear Penn Community Members: We have been alerted to bias-motivated attacks against members of the Asian and/or Asian-American communities in the Philadelphia region that have occu
Vice President for Public Safety and Superintendent of Penn Police, Maureen S. Rush, announced today that the University of Pennsylvania Police Department has received CALEA re-acc
SPECIAL PROPERTY CHECK PROGRAM – REGISTER BELOW! DPS will actively monitor your residence if you will be away. The program is available without charge to residents in the P
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 Thanksgi
The Department of Special Services within the Division of Public Safety offers free-of-charge self-defense classes to ALL Penn affiliates. These self-defense trainings empower indi
We encourage you to make use of this FREE service to the community! Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal
Security Magazine’s Security 500 has chosen the University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety as the #1 Public Safety program in the Higher Education Sector fo
We encourage you to make use of this FREE service to the community! Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal
On Wednesday, October 2nd the UPPD participated in the Nation-wide “Coffee with a Cop” Day! Information tables were set up on College Green in front of the LOVE Statue.
The Division of Public Safety invites you to visit our home! DPS OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, October 8th 4040 Chestnut Street 1:00 to 4:00pm Your Division of Public Safety wants to meet
LIFE SAFETY MEASURES FAIR: On Friday, September 27th from 12 to 3pm, the Division of Public Safety and the Penn Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) will host a Life Safety Measu
Welcome to Penn! Move-in is an exciting time. We are prepared once you get on campus, but getting here can be challenging. We have provided the information below to make sure you a
On Sunday, July 28th, members of the Division of Public Safety were joined by our University & Penn Medicine partners and friends by participating in the “Ben to the Shor
PennDOT has notified the University of Pennsylvania that the Chestnut Street Bridge will close for renovation on Monday, August 5, 2019. The bridge will be closed to ALL TRAFFIC,
UPPD Lt. Nicole McCoy is a member of the 457th class of officers to graduate from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command. A
TIPS FOR SAFE RIDE SHARING: Please review the following rider safety tips and remember to always trust your instincts. From the ride sharing app UBER, these tips are also helpful w
The Penn Ice Rink hosted over 200 area youth for an afternoon of skating and pizza at the Penn Ice Rink/Class of 1923 Area on Thursday, April 11th. The University of Pennsylvania
Congratulations to Penn’s student-operated Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) on receiving two National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF) awards!
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, meaning everyone will need to set their clocks one hour ahead. Take this time to test the batteries in your sm
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 Thanksgiv
More Than 100 PAL Kids Celebrated Presidents’ Day on the Hardwoods of Penn’s Cathedral of College Basketball During PAL Day at the Palestra Through a partnership with Penn, PAL
Need a safe & Supportive space to take the Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct? From 9am-5pm: Wed 2/13 Penn Violence Prevention Fri 2/15 Weingarten Center Mo
Three PAL Centers met on the University of Pennsylvania campus in the Hutchinson Gymnasium to celebrate the holidays. Nearly 100 children welcomed in the holidays alongside friends
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 Thanksgiv
On Thursday, November 29th, the Division of Public Safety held the Fall DPS Commendation Ceremony. The ceremony honors the members of Penn’s Division of Public Safety, our sa
The Division of Public Safety advises that you arrange to be home for delivery or have your packages delivered to a secure location. • Penn has an Amazon@Penn center in 1920 Comm
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 Thanksgiv
Statement from Maureen S. Rush, M.S., CPP, Vice President for Public Safety and Superintendent of Penn Police: “Security Magazine’s Security 500 has chosen Penn as the
DPS was joined by partners in safety, Johnson Controls, University City District safety ambassadors, and Allied Universal to participate in this annual run to raise funds and aware
As part of an effort to reduce the number of abandoned bicycles on campus, Public Safety collects and donates unwanted bikes to non-profit groups. This year’s donations were
Please join us! All are welcome for the Division of Public Safety OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at DPS HQ, 4040 Chestnut Street Meet the member
On Friday, September 21, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Hamilton Field, which is located East of 40th Street between Locust Walk and Walnut Street, the Division of Publi
Quakers! Register for FREE self-defense classes for the Fall! Call or email today: 215-898-4481 or sdever@publicsafety.upenn.edu The Department of Special Services within the Divis
SEPTA Transit Regional Rail Construction: Saturday, August 4 through Sunday, August 19, 2018 The Southwest Connection Improvement Program will rebuild the mainline infrastructure o
Congratulations to Officer Nickol Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department and Officer Asa Hall of Philadelphia Police (18th District) on your recognition at th
Through a partnership with Penn Medicine and the State of Pennsylvania, Penn Police will take back unused prescription drugs, in the newly installed Take-Back Box, the only of its
The Members of Public Safety enjoyed hosting an interactive tour of our headquarters for the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Members of DPS described their roles du
This weekend, the Penn student-operated Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) responded to its 5,000th emergency call as a service. That’s 5,000 times since their inception
DPS and Penn’s Division of Business Services hosted over 200 area youth for an afternoon of skating and pizza at the Penn Ice Rink/Class of 1923 Area on Thursday, April 12th. Vol
Public Safety conducted the Spring Commendation Ceremony on Wednesday, April 4th, in the Ann L. Roy Auditorium with a reception held in the Carol W. Ware Lobby in Claire M. Fagin
The Division of Public Safety & Penn Athletics hosted kids and teens from the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (Philly PAL) during the annual PAL Day at the Palestra –
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 Thanksgiv
The Division of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Trustees’ Council of Penn Women, offers FREE self defense training to all affiliates. Visit the Special Services page t
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 trave
Officers from throughout the region, including Penn Police, visited Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to conduct a K9 training demonstration for the patients. This annual e
Penn’s Division of Public Safety (DPS) is a proud supporter of the annual Unified Torch Run. The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Pennsylvania unites off
This October, Penn Police officers and Allied Security Officers participated in the Share the Road initiative to educate the community about safe commuting practices for pedestri
The Penn Police Department was recently recognized for assisting the Department of Homeland Security Investigations in identifying and locating an international fugitive. Working w
Please join us! Division of Public Safety OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 12, 2017 1:00pm to 4:00pm 4040 Chestnut Street Meet the members of Penn’s Public Safety department, lear
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 trave
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the University of Pennsylvania has been published for the year 2017. The report covers information for the years 2016, 2015, and 201
The Division of Public Safety at Penn is excited to sponsor a Fire Prevention Week safety and emergency preparedness event to welcome in the 2017 – 2018 academic year. We are p
One Thursday, August 24th, the Division of Public Safety welcomed the Class of 2021 during NSO with the Safe Living presentation. DPS personnel and student leaders presented to all
The Division of Public Safety celebrated reaching LEVEL 4 Certification from the Penn Green Campus Partnership during its annual shredding/e-recycling day this June. Members of the
DPS officers were joined by cycling enthusiasts from across Philadelphia to celebrate the joys of cycling and to raise awareness of bikes on the road by participating in Bike to Wo
Join cycling enthusiasts from across Philadelphia celebrate the joys of cycling and raise awareness of bikes on the road by participating in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. Fr
The Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program dur
On, Wednesday, April 5th, at the Smilow Center for Translational Research, DPS held our Spring Commendation Ceremony. The Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Und
On Tuesday, April 4th, DPS and Penn’s Division of Business Services hosted over 200 area youth for an afternoon of skating and pizza at the Penn Ice Rink/Class of 1923 Area.
University of Pennsylvania Police Officer Ed Miller was honored at the 19th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards presented by ASIS International, Philadelphia Chapter on Ma
Penn Guardian is a free app that is available to all Penn community members. It was developed by the University’s safety partner Rave Guardian, a service utilized on college ca
Request a Special Property Check this Spring Break Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or secu
On Monday, February 20, 2017, the University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety and Penn Athletics hosted kids and teens from the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia duri
On Wednesday, January 25th, 2017, at Penn Hillel, as a part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change, DPS conducte
NOTICE ON U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES On Friday, January 27, the Trump administration issued an executive order suspending immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United Stat
As a part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on Social Change, please join us for a panel discussion on the differences betwe
The HELP Line (215) 898-HELP – The HELP Line is a 24-hour-a-day phone number for members of the Penn community who are seeking time sensitive help in navigating Penn’s r
Captain Gerald Leddy was recently featured for a Q&A in the Penn Current. Read the full article here: https://penncurrent.upenn.edu/interviews/staff-qa-with-gerald-leddy
The Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program durin
On December 6th, Penn student volunteers joined with kids from the Tucker PAL Center to serve refreshments, lead activities, and distribute gifts to celebrate the holiday season.
DPS sponsored the annual tree tagging ceremony with the Fire Prevention Division of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD). Members of the DPS sponsored “Junior Fire Patrol”
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 Thanksgiv
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the tenth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security
from Amy Gutmann, President Vincent Price, Provost and Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President November 15, 2016 We write to provide you with the latest information on the invest
From Amy Gutmann, President Vincent Price, Provost and Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President: As promised, since we have important new information, we write to provide you with
We wanted to update you on the latest developments in the racist messaging that was directed at Black students at Penn. Penn Police have been working with the FBI and their count
We are absolutely appalled that earlier today Black freshman students at Penn were added to a racist GroupMe account that appears to be based in Oklahoma. The account itself is
Celebrating the work and dedication of law enforcement and public safety professionals from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as its neighborhood partners, Penn’s Division
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the tenth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 50
Members of the Division of Public Safety took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics PA on Friday, November 4th. The segmented marathon benefits Special
Possible Strike of SEPTA’s Union Workers on or after Monday, October 31, 2016. A possible strike by SEPTA’s workers has been announced. SEPTA’s City Transit Div
On September 21, 2016, DPS coordinated a donation of approximately 65 used bicycles to support a local non-profit, the Bike Shop at The Shops at Devereux. Our police officers met w
September 23rd marked the grand re-opening of the Tucker PAL Center in a new location – 4040 Ludlow Street. The Tucker PAL Center is a collaboration between Penn’s Divi
Late Friday night a Philadelphia Police Officer, Sgt. Sylvia Young, was ambushed about a mile from the Penn campus at 52nd and Sansom while sitting in her patrol car. Following cal
On Friday, September 9th, UPPD police officers Taylor and Dager visited the Paul Robeson High School for Human Services in West Philadelphia to deliver school supplies collected an
University of Pennsylvania police officers Ryan James and Gary Cooper were confronted with a difficult case recently. Arianna Mae Lewis, a 21-month-old cancer patient undergoin
We are saddened by the events that occurred in Dallas, TX. Chief Rush and all members of the Penn Police Department send our sympathy to the families of the fallen officers and to
SEPTA has announced schedule changes after a defect was discovered in approximately 120 rail cars. This change will have a significant impact on regional rail service. Your safety
On June 10, 2016, Captain Gerald Leddy and his class of 213 Law enforcement officers graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Leddy is a
On June 6 & 7, the Penn Police Department and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center hosted the 2016 USPCA Region 6 National Detector Dog Trials. This event highlights the best tra
Members of DPS enjoyed a bike ride on a beautiful morning this Friday, May 20th for Bike to Work Day at Penn. We met with area law enforcement, security, area commuters and res
Join us as we ride with our community, police and security partners including UPPD, University City District, Philadelphia Police, and AlliedBarton Security on Friday, May 20th
The annual Take of Daughters and Sons to Work Day at Penn included for some, a two-hour visit at the DPS headquarters. The children visited with University of Pennsylvania Police O
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Penn Police officers participated in the annual Lea School Book Choosing Program. Approximately 50 first grade students participated in this event.
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department has been awarded ADVANCED Reaccreditation at the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®) Confe
On Tuesday, March 22nd, Penn hosted the annual PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 Arena. The University of Pennsylvania Divisions of Business Services and Public S
This morning, the UPennAlert registration system underwent an exciting change. Students will now be in the system at all times, but can opt to be removed from the alert system duri
Police Officer Joseph McDermott and Detective Paul Sawicki were honored during the 18th Annual ASIS International Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. This annual event, hosted by t
The reopening of the Tucker PAL center is covered in this week’s UC Review. We are excited to begin use of this new PAL center location, at the Elwyn Institute, 4040 Lu
Penn’s Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Gene Janda, received the Collegiate EMS Advisor of the Year Award, 2015–2016, on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from the National
The University of Pennsylvania and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (Philly PAL) hosted the annual PAL Day at the Palestra on Monday, February 15, 2016. This is a one day
The University of Pennsylvania Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services will conduct steam line venting as part of the Module 7 Utility Plant Upgrade at University Avenue
On December 1, 2015, DPS coordinated a donation of approximately 100 used bicycles to support a local non-profit, the Bike Shop at The Shops at Devereux. Established as a valuable
The Division of Public Safety (DPS) honored members of the division and our partners in safety on November 11, 2015 at the Division of Public Safety Commendation Ceremony. The cere
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the ninth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 50
Members of DPS participated in the Annual Fall Festival Torch Run for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania, held on Friday, November 6th. The Torch Run is a 13-mile non-competitive ru
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to retain its accredited status with the Commission on Accreditation fo
Maureen S. Rush, M.S., CPP, Vice President for Public Safety and Superintendent of Penn Police, was recently honored by Security Magazine as one of the “Most Influential People
The Division of Public Safety participated in the October 15th Birthday Celebration for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House by raising funds to help support families of serious
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Groupon Provide Ultimate Protection for University of Pennsylvania Police K9 Zzisa. The University of Pennsylvania Police Department K9 Zzisa has b
Incoming Penn Freshman shared 90 minutes with the men and women of DPS, along with student representatives from the UA and MERT, for a Safe Living presentation at Irvine Auditorium
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 the 1st Annual PAL “Positive Attitude Ladies” Pageant was held at the Harold Prince Theatre in the Annenberg Center at the University of Pennsy
Two University of Pennsylvania police officers were awarded the Philadelphia Outstanding Police Performance Award at the 34th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon, held
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Groupon Provide Ultimate Protection for University of Pennsylvania Police K9 The University of Pennsylvania Police Department K9 Zzisa has been awa
The University is improving security and making building access easy with a campus-wide initiative to upgrade the magnetic stripe PennCard to a Contactless PennCard and the insta
Member of the University of Pennsylvania community, Penn Police, and Philadelphia Police participated in today’s Bike to Work event. Stations are set throughout the
Penn’s MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team) held a first-aid festival on Friday, April 24th to cap a fun and successful week of first-aid events. The festival, sponsored b
The biannual DPS Commendation Ceremony featured special guest Mayor Michael Nutter, who presented Penn with the City’s inaugural Hero of Philadelphia Award. Penn’s Executive
Socks, Canine Officer for the University of Pennsylvania Police Department, has received a ballistic vest thanks to a nationwide Groupon event that has raised over $335,000.00.
The University of Pennsylvania and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (Philly PAL) hosted the annual PAL Day at the Palestra on Monday, February 16, 2015. This is a one day
This April the Division of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, will hold the DPS Commendation Ceremony
On Wednesday, January 21, DPS and the African American Resource Center (AARC) held a panel discuss titled “Campaign for Community: Youth Empowerment and Law Enforcement”
On January 9th, 2015, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of th
A Message to the Penn Community Announcing the Launch of the HELP Line From Amy Gutmann, President / Vincent Price, Provost / Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President We are p
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Charity Torch Run on Friday, November 7, 2014. The run began at the top of the
On Thursday, October 23rd, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) celebrated the opening of the new NNSA Alarm Response Training Academy at the Y-12 National Security
The University of Pennsylvania ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. This is the eighth conse
Congratulations to our Bike Patrol Trainers, Officers Dave Dager and Chris Denshuick. At the 2014 International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) conference held in Tampa, F
The Division of Public Safety is pleased to announce the publication of the University of Pennsylvania’s 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. NOTICE STATEMENT The
The Division of Public Safety and the Business Services Division participated in the The Jarell Christopher Seay Love and Laughter Foundation Back to School Drive for 2014. Cheryl
Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, one of the nation’s busiest veterinary teaching hospitals, enjoyed an impromptu visit from a few four-legged members of the Philadelphia Polic
The newest edition to the DPS team, canine Zzisa, along with her handler, Penn Police Officer Sean Mackey, began their training this week. Zzisa will become certified as an Ordnanc
The Division of Public Safety is proud of the standard of excellence it provides our community. Twice a year the Division of Public Safety’s Commendation and Swearing in Ceremony
On Thursday, May 8th, the first annual Penn Bike To Work Ride took place. The half-hour ride, which started at 8:00 am, began and concluded at Penn Park. There were approximately 2
