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PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink – April 21st

April 22nd, 2025

On Monday night we celebrated the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Day at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink! This event is open to PAL youths…

Finals are Almost Here! Remember to Walk-Back with Public Safety!

April 22nd, 2025

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from May 1st to May 13th. An Allied Universal public safety…

Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants Celebrated Presidents’ Day at the Palestra

February 18th, 2025

Through a partnership with Penn, PAL kids enjoyed their out-of-school time on a college campus and under the guidance of their mentors from the Penn and Philadelphia Police Departments. The…

Self-Defense & Empowerment Courses

January 27th, 2025

Special Services offers free-of-charge self-defense classes to ALL Penn affiliates. These self-defense trainings empower individuals through communication and physical defense. Our courses are available through our partnership with Penn’s Division of…

University of Pennsylvania Police Department’s K9 Toby to get donation of body armor

December 23rd, 2024

University of Pennsylvania Police Department’s K9 Toby will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Toby’s…

Tucker PAL Holiday Party at Penn Athletics

December 9th, 2024

On December 05, 2024, DPS coordinated a holiday party for participants from three local Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) centers.  Held in the Kozloff Room at the TSE Center thanks…

Special Property Checks – prepare for your holiday travels now!

December 8th, 2024

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 Program – Reading Days and Finals

December 7th, 2024

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from December 10 to December 19. An Allied Universal public safety…

DPS Commendation Ceremony – Fall 2024

December 3rd, 2024

At the bi-annual Commendation Ceremony, the Division of Public Safety celebrates and honors the work of our dedicated law enforcement and public safety professionals, and our many civilian partners who…

Penn Women’s Basketball Game Night!

November 15th, 2024

What a fun night, and a great game! Many thanks to the Penn Women’s Basketball Team team on hosting a DPS night at the Palestra. It was fantastic to have…

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