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Share the Road held September 19th and 20th on Locust Walk!
September 19th, 2023
DPS invited all community members to become informed about their safety at our fall Share the Road outreach event, held on Locust Walk, 7am-9am and 5pm-7pm, Tuesday September 19th and…
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Request for Comment – Share your comments with CALEA
September 11th, 2023
DPS will be undergoing an annual reaccreditation review and we welcome your feedback! The UPPD is a fully-accredited police department, and has been since March 2001, through the Commission on…
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Showing Our Philly Pride! Go Phillies and Eagles!
September 9th, 2023
DPS personnel are sharing our excitement and support for our hometown teams. We are celebrating on Fridays by wearing our Phillies and Eagles colors! Go Birds!
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SEPTA Project Impacting Our Area until August 26th
August 8th, 2023
As you return to campus, take note of SEPTA regional rail transit modifications lasting until August 26th. These temporary changes in SEPTA service include the Airport Line, as well as…
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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…