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National Night Out!
August 2nd, 2023
Members of DPS enjoyed a beautiful summer evening visiting with our neighbors to celebrate National Night Out on August 1st. Thank you to all of the folks who stopped by…
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SEPTA Summer Projects – Prepare for Potential Adjustments to your Commute!
July 6th, 2023
A major initiative will affect SEPTA riders who use regional rail to commute to and from the Penn campus beginning July 22 through August 26, 2023. The 2023 Southwest Connection Improvement…
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Safety Awareness – Potential Fraudulent Activity
June 21st, 2023
The Division of Public Safety is here for you if you should experience phone, email, or other fraud. Please call us immediately at +1 215-573-3333 if you think you may…
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Walk Back during Finals!
May 1st, 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…
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MLK Symposium Program: Public Safety & Community Partnerships
February 9th, 2023
On February 2nd, DPS partnered with the African-American Resource Center (AARC) to ask the question, “How Can University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety and University of Pennsylvania’s Community Create…
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Gary Williams Appointed as Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department
January 19th, 2023
Gary Williams, a 21-year veteran of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (UPPD) has been selected to serve as Chief of Police following an extensive search. The announcement was made…
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DPS Fall Commendation Ceremony
December 8th, 2022
On November 22nd DPS held its Fall 2022 Commendation Ceremony, which highlighted great accomplishments by members of Public Safety and our community partners. The awards represented moments of collaboration throughout…
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Register now – Special Checks for Winter Break!
December 6th, 2022
Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of safety or security breaches at peak travel times such as during Thanksgiving, Spring and…
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2022 Security Magazine Benchmark Report – DPS Recognitions
November 23rd, 2022
The Division of Public Safety participates in Security magazine’s 2022 Security Benchmark Report. The Security Benchmark Report provides security leaders across all sectors and organizations with valuable data that they…
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Register for Special Checks for the Thanksgiving Break!
November 17th, 2022
Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of safety or security breaches at peak travel times such as during Thanksgiving, Spring and…