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December 6, 2023

Walk Back Program – Reading Days and Finals

DPS offers walking escort services 24/7/365 within the Penn Patrol zone. Call 215-898-WALK(9255) anytime to request an escort. We encourage you to use this free service provided for your safety and wellbeing. We also offer a convenient walking escort option for those...

Follow Our Favorite K9s!

K9 units posing in front of large red cylindrical sculpture, officer Wesley on left with canine Uman, a black labrador retriever, and Sgt. Mackey on the right with canine Zzisa, a yellow labrador retriever.

PennReady “An Ounce of Prevention” Health and Safety Fair!
Friday, September 30 from 11am-2pm, 3901 Locust Walk

Join us for free food, giveaways, and lots of useful information from Public Safety and our partners!
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Hurrah hurrah!! We’re so happy to be celebrating the amazing Class of 2022!! 🔴🔵
#PennGrad
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Lunch break! Stopping by my favorite food truck for a bite. 🐶🥙 ...

The end of a fun day of working at the Penn Relays! So much excitement and cheers! #PennRelays2022 ...

Met with my friend SWOOP today during Move-in! ...

Making so many new friends…NSO is the best! @penn_nsoai @k9officeruman ...

It’s Friday!! Hope you have a great weekend! #workingdogs #playtime ...

It’s #NationalDogDay so take a walk with your favorite canine. If you’re looking for a furry friend, try your local shelter! #workingdogs #loveagoodwalk ...

Amazing delivery to the #FiremansHallMuseum! The restored Bates Engine moved in today! ...

Enjoying my reward for a hard day of sniffing out crime #WorkingDog #RewardTime ...

A little bopping before my shift!! #workingdogbop ...

Had a great time today at the Life Saving Measures emergency preparedness event! My friends @penn_vet_working_dog_center were there too! ...

Reporting for duty! ...

Love to recharge with a vacation down the Shore! #WorkingDog #VacationTime ...

Hanging out at the beautiful Kaskey Park! It’s a nice spot for a break on a hot day😊🌳 ...

Enjoying playing in the snow! #snowday ...

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Studying late at Van Pelt for finals? Use our extra walk back program during reading days and finals when you’re heading home! Penn DPS also offers walking escorts year-round, 24 hours a day. To request a walking escort, please call 215-898-9255(WALK) or ask any Public Safety Officer on patrol. #finals #studentsafety #upenn ...

If you’re traveling these coming weeks, register your property before you go! DPS officers can check the exterior of your property while you are away for signs of safety or security breaches. Have a save and enjoyable winter break! #campussafety #travelsafety ...

Penn Public Safety wishes you safe travels, and hopes you have a wonderful break!

#thanksgiving #upenn #studentlife
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Online harassment can take on different forms, such as doxing, cyberbullying and trolling. Learn about your Penn online harassment resources: ow.ly/2b5l50Q3W43

If you feel unsafe for any reason, call Public Safety at 215-573-3333. We are here for you 24/7/365.
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Follow these tips to have a frighteningly fun and safe Halloween! If you see suspicious activity or require emergency assistance, please call Penn’s emergency number: 215-573-3333. #halloweensafety #safetytips #studentlife ...

Be aware of fraudulent emails, phone calls, and other encounters! If you`re ever unsure, please reach out to Penn`s Division of Public Safety. We are here for you! #fraudprevention #upenn #campussafety ...

A message to the community from DPS ...

Approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, FEMA will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), reaching millions of mobile phones and radio, television & other communication pathways.

https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
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Ready or not... Join the Division of Public Safety and its campus partners this Friday 11AM-2PM at 3901 Locust Walk, for our annual Health and Safety Fair! ...

It’s a beautiful day for a walk!

We’re enjoying meeting our incoming class at our HQ!

#Penn2027 #PennNSO
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Welcome to Penn!! We had a blast introducing ourselves and meeting the class of 2027! We’re so glad you’re here!

#NSO2023 #PennClassOf2027
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DPS has issued a Safety Advisory regarding vehicle thefts in our area.

Contact us anytime at 215-573-3333

Visit our website for additional safety information: publicsafety.upenn.edu
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For more information on alternate routes and public transit options, visit phila.gov and SEPTA.org ...

Philadelphia’s water remains safe to drink and use and will not be impacted by the spill in Bucks County. Based on latest water sampling results, PWD is confident that tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant remains safe. ...

Update- Status of Phila. Drinking Water

Below is the updated webpage with latest information as of 3:30 p.m. on March 26, 2023:

https://www.phila.gov/2023-03-26-citys-response-to-spill-of-a-latex-product-into-the-delaware-river/
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It’s almost here! The PennReady Health and Safety Fair!
Join us tomorrow, Friday 9/30 from 11a-2p at 3901 Locust Walk!
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PennReady “An Ounce of Prevention” Health and Safety Fair!
Friday, September 30 from 11am-2pm, 3901 Locust Walk

Join us for free food, giveaways, and lots of useful information from Public Safety and our partners!
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