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Email Phishing Attempt Warning

February 22nd, 2026

Penn affiliates have reported receiving phishing emails with headings such as “Campus Update on Ice” or “Upenn Alert: ICE Activities.” These emails include a clickable link to an unverified location….

Email Scam Warning

February 20th, 2026

Dear Penn Community, We recently became aware of a “sextortion” scam email being sent to members of our community purporting to have access to users’ email accounts. This type of…

PAL Basketball Championship Held at the Palestra!

February 17th, 2026

This President’s Day, Penn’s Division of Public Safety and Penn Athletics partnered with the PAL organization to host a special basketball championship event on the court of the historic Palestra….

Walk-Ride-Drive Safe

December 2nd, 2025

During the cold winter months, a reminder about your safety when out and about on the streets, whether you walk, ride a bike or scooter, or drive a car. Tips…

Special Property Checks! Ensure your property is secure while you are away!

December 1st, 2025

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,…

Walk-Back at the Button during Reading Days and Finals

November 26th, 2025

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from December 9 to December 18. An Allied Universal public safety…

Fall Festival Torch Run

November 7th, 2025

DPS participated in the 2025 Law Enforcement Unified Fall Festival Torch Run, in support of the Special Olympics PA on Friday, November 7th. The Fall Festival Torch Run supports the Special Olympics…

Trunk or Treat Halloween Parade and Celebration

November 4th, 2025

Members of the Public Safety team were eager participants in the annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Parade coordinated by the Spruce Hill Community Association. We adorned a police vehicle with spooky…

We all win when we Share the Road!

October 8th, 2025

DPS personnel engaged in an education campaign on campus this week to connect with drivers, riders, and pedestrians as we all work together to Share the Road! With an information…

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

July 28th, 2025

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…

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