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Walk Back Program – Reading Days and Finals

December 6th, 2023

DPS offers walking escort services 24/7/365 within the Penn Patrol zone. Call 215-898-WALK(9255) anytime to request an escort. We encourage you to use this free service provided for your safety and…

DPS Statement on Large Protest on December 3rd

December 4th, 2023

On Sunday, December 3rd at approximately 5:30pm a scheduled Pro-Palestine protest organized by Philadelphia area activist groups began in the area of 17th and Market Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of…

Traveling for Winter Break? Request Special Property Checks!

December 1st, 2023

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,…

Support Services – Online Harassment

November 10th, 2023

The University’s resource page on Online Harassment may be found here: Online Harassment – Penn: Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy (upenn.edu) Should you experience online harassment, you may report…

DPS Statement on Theft of Israeli Flag

November 10th, 2023

On October 28th at approximately 5:15pm, an Israeli flag was stolen from the front of a property near campus. Penn Police responded, initiated an investigation, and were able to identify…

Statement from President Magill on antisemitic messages

November 9th, 2023

Last night, vile, antisemitic messages were projected onto several campus buildings, including on Penn Commons, Huntsman Hall, and Irvine Auditorium. Penn Police were notified and quickly responded, and a full investigation is currently…

Message from President Magill – Responding to antisemitic threat to our campus

November 6th, 2023

Dear Members of the Penn Community, Today I learned that a small number of staff members received vile, disturbing antisemitic emails threatening violence to members of our Jewish community, specifically…

Support Services – Online Harassment

October 30th, 2023

The University’s resource page on Online Harassment may be found here: Online Harassment – Penn: Office of Audit, Compliance and Privacy (upenn.edu) Should you experience online harassment, you may report…

Public Safety’s Full Statement to the DP Regarding Our Safety Resources for the Community

October 27th, 2023

Public Safety provides support resources to anyone who feels their personal safety is threatened. You may contact DPS through our PennComm Emergency Center at 215-573-3333 or by calling our Special…

Penn Public Safety’s Statement on Reported Graffiti

October 23rd, 2023

Public Safety was contacted on Saturday morning, October 21, regarding graffiti written on the door at 4044 Walnut Street. Penn Police responded, took a report, and are providing support to the…

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