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Penn Police Receive Honors at Annual ASIS Awards
March 18th, 2016
Police Officer Joseph McDermott and Detective Paul Sawicki were honored during the 18th Annual ASIS International Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. This annual event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia chapter of…
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DPS in the News: “After Two Years, Tucker PAL Center Re-Opens In University City”
March 18th, 2016
The reopening of the Tucker PAL center is covered in this week’s UC Review. We are excited to begin use of this new PAL center location, at the Elwyn Institute, 4040 Ludlow Street, in…
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Chief Gene Janda awarded the Collegiate EMS Advisor of the Year Award!
February 29th, 2016
Penn’s Chief of Fire and Emergency Services, Gene Janda, received the Collegiate EMS Advisor of the Year Award, 2015–2016, on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from the National Collegiate Emergency Medical…
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PAL Day at the Palestra – a Penn Tradition on President’s Day
February 15th, 2016
The University of Pennsylvania and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (Philly PAL) hosted the annual PAL Day at the Palestra on Monday, February 15, 2016. This is a one…
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Public Notice: Steam Line Venting continues on 2/4/16
February 1st, 2016
The University of Pennsylvania Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services will conduct steam line venting as part of the Module 7 Utility Plant Upgrade at University Avenue and River Fields Drive. This…
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DPS Provides Bike Donation to Employment Training Program
December 4th, 2015
On December 1, 2015, DPS coordinated a donation of approximately 100 used bicycles to support a local non-profit, the Bike Shop at The Shops at Devereux. Established as a valuable…
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Fall Commendation Ceremony Celebrated Partnerships and Collaboration
November 12th, 2015
The Division of Public Safety (DPS) honored members of the division and our partners in safety on November 11, 2015 at the Division of Public Safety Commendation Ceremony. The ceremony…
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Penn Ranks #1 in Safety and Security for Ninth Year in a Row
November 10th, 2015
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the ninth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. Security Magazine’s…
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Fall Fest Torch Run 2015 for the Special Olympics
November 6th, 2015
Members of DPS participated in the Annual Fall Festival Torch Run for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania, held on Friday, November 6th. The Torch Run is a 13-mile non-competitive run from…
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DPS Assessment by CALEA – Call for Comments
November 2nd, 2015
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to retain its accredited status with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement…