UPennAlert

Large Demonstration

Update: Large demonstration currently located on the grass area on 32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

Update: Crowd is heading south on 33rd Street, approaching Chestnut Street.

Update: Crowd is currently stationary at 33rd and Market Streets.

UPennAlert: Large demonstration in the area of 30th and Market Streets. The group is continuing to travel west on Market Street.

Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

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Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime. Please call 215-573-3333 in any emergency.

The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below.

Stay out of immediate area.
Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).
Only carry necessary documents.
Keep your valuables out of sight.

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The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.

See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at 215-573-3333.
Worried about a friend or colleague’s mental or physical health? Get 24/7 connection to appropriate resources at 215-898-HELP (4357).
Seeking support after experiencing a crime? Call Special Services – Support and Advocacy resources at 215-898-4481 or email an advocate at
Use the Walking Escort and Riding services available to you free of charge.
Take a moment to update your cellphone information for the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System
Download the Penn Guardian App which can help Police better find your location when you call in an emergency.
Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.

Emergencies 215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)

General Information 215-898-7297

Special Services 215-898-4481 (215-898-6600 off-hours)

HELP Line 215-898-HELP (4357)

DPS Headquarters 4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Update UPennAlert Info PennGuardian Registration

Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)

Penn Transit Ride 215-898-RIDE (7433)

10/03/2012

Annual UPennAlert Drill Runs Smoothly on September 28, 2012

The Division of Public Safety conducted the University’s annual Shelter-in-Place Drill as well as an annual test of the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System on Friday, September 28, 2012. This test included sending out messages with the use of SMS text, email, and the Penn SOS (Siren Outdoor System). The Daily Pennsylvnanian, the student-run newspaper at Penn, sent two reporters to follow the testing and view our procedures. The article they published can be read via this link, and below:

http://www.thedp.com/article/2012/09/dps-tests-emergency-notification-system

Division of Public Safety tests Emergency Notification System

The DPS alert reached 95 percent of campus

By CAROLINE MEUSER, SPENCER SMALL · September 30, 2012, 10:07 pm

Sirens erupted at Penn Park Friday afternoon, pausing activities for a brief moment as visitors glanced anxiously at the loudspeakers. “Attention. Attention. This is a test,” the voice echoed, and everyone resumed play as the announcement continued.

At exactly 3 p.m., the Division of Public Safety sounded the Siren Outdoor System — a component of the UPennAlert Emergency Notification System, which also includes mass text messages and emails. DPS conducts an annual shelter-in-place drill.

Twenty-two speakers systems relayed the message, covering 95 percent of campus. In total, it took DPS three minutes and 51 seconds to send 34,960 texts and 45,709 emails. This is a rate of about 349 messages per second.

continue reading: http://www.thedp.com/article/2012/09/dps-tests-emergency-notification-system

Students, staff and faculty may sign up for UPennAlert by following this link.

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