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Penn #FlattenTheHate Campaign in Support of Asian and Asian-American Community
March 18th, 2021
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 that…
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Penn Police Joins National ABLE Project
February 24th, 2021
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project, Georgetown University Law Center’s national training and support initiative for U.S. law…
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Congratulations to promoted UPPD Officers!
January 12th, 2021
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 Maureen Rush and have…
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Welcome K9 Officer Uman!
December 1st, 2020
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…
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FREE Special Property Checks – Register Now for Winter Break!
November 20th, 2020
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 Penn patrol…
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Penn #1 in Security 500 for 14 Consecutive Years!
November 11th, 2020
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 for the 14th year in…
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Virtual Self-Defense Classes Now Available!
October 26th, 2020
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 contact….
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 24th
October 21st, 2020
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 cabinets to…
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Ways to Report a Complaint Against Police
October 6th, 2020
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 the professional…
University of PENN – Safety – News
Avoid Package Theft – Have a Plan
September 9th, 2020
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….