University of PENN – Safety – News
A Message to the Penn Community from President Amy Gutmann, Provost Vincent Price and Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli Regarding Racist Messages to Penn Students
November 11th, 2016
We are absolutely appalled that earlier today Black freshman students at Penn were added to a racist GroupMe account that appears to be based in Oklahoma. The account itself is…
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DPS Commendation Ceremony Honors Officers and Civilians
November 11th, 2016
Celebrating the work and dedication of law enforcement and public safety professionals from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as its neighborhood partners, Penn’s Division of Public Safety recognized more…
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Penn Ranks #1 in Safety and Security for Tenth Year in a Row
November 9th, 2016
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the tenth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. Security Magazine’s…
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Unified Fall Festival Torch Run for Special Olympics PA (SOPA)
November 8th, 2016
Members of the Division of Public Safety took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics PA on Friday, November 4th. The segmented marathon benefits Special Olympics PA and…
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Advisory: Possible Strike of SEPTA’s Union Workers
October 24th, 2016
Possible Strike of SEPTA’s Union Workers on or after Monday, October 31, 2016. A possible strike by SEPTA’s workers has been announced. SEPTA’s City Transit Division Union has voted to…
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Join Us for the DPS Open House this Thursday, October 13th!
October 10th, 2016
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Donation of 65 used bicycles to support The Shops at Devereux
October 3rd, 2016
On September 21, 2016, DPS coordinated a donation of approximately 65 used bicycles to support a local non-profit, the Bike Shop at The Shops at Devereux. Our police officers met…
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Grand Re-Opening of the Tucker PAL Center in West Philadelphia
September 26th, 2016
September 23rd marked the grand re-opening of the Tucker PAL Center in a new location – 4040 Ludlow Street. The Tucker PAL Center is a collaboration between Penn’s Division of…
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Penn Officer Wounded Assisting Philly P.D.
September 17th, 2016
Late Friday night a Philadelphia Police Officer, Sgt. Sylvia Young, was ambushed about a mile from the Penn campus at 52nd and Sansom while sitting in her patrol car. Following…