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Share the Road – Friday, May 20th, 10am-12pm
March 30th, 2022
Join us for our Share the Road event! Friday, May 20th 10am-12pm 36th and Walnut Street (in front of the Penn Bookstore!) Share the Road is an educational initiative for…
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PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink!
March 30th, 2022
DPS is excited to announce the return of the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Day at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink! This event is open…
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DPS Commendation Ceremony
March 30th, 2022
On Thursday, April 14, 2022, the Division of Public Safety will hold the DPS Commendation Ceremony at the Carol Ware Lobby and Roy Auditorium in Claire Fagin Hall. The Commendation…
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Safety Strategies – How to Respond to a Carjacking Encounter
January 20th, 2022
We wish to share the following information for safely responding to a carjacking encounter. DPS is working in partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department to educate and protect the community…
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Safety Resources – Winter Reminder
December 21st, 2021
The Division of Public Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the Penn and West Philadelphia communities which we serve. If you should have any concerns or see…
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Walking Escort Services & Walk Back during Reading Days and Finals!
December 16th, 2021
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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Vice President Maureen Rush Retiring
December 13th, 2021
Maureen S. Rush, M.S., CPP will be retiring from the Division of Public Safety at the end of December. Penn Today featured a profile of VP Rush highlighting her many…
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MERT’s Annual MCI Drill
November 2nd, 2021
Penn’s Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) conducted their 13th annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Drill on October 24th, 2021. The drill scenario they practiced was for response to an explosion…
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PennReady Wellness, Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Day!
September 27th, 2021
DPS is hosting our PennReady Wellness, Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Day in conjunction with the Annual UPennAlert Emergency Notification System Test and the Penn Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)…
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Update on the Penn Public Safety Review and Outreach Initiative Recommendations
September 21st, 2021
As published in the Almanac on 9/21/21, an update on the Penn Public Safety Review and Outreach Initiative Recommendations. ——————————————————————————— We are pleased to provide the community with a progress…