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Spring Commendation Ceremony
April 7th, 2015
The biannual DPS Commendation Ceremony featured special guest Mayor Michael Nutter, who presented Penn with the City’s inaugural Hero of Philadelphia Award. Penn’s Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli, and Maureen S. Rush,…
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K9 Officer Socks Receives New Ballistic Vest
March 4th, 2015
Socks, Canine Officer for the University of Pennsylvania Police Department, has received a ballistic vest thanks to a nationwide Groupon event that has raised over $335,000.00.
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PAL Day at the Palestra
February 19th, 2015
The University of Pennsylvania and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (Philly PAL) hosted the annual PAL Day at the Palestra on Monday, February 16, 2015. This is a one…
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Spring DPS Commendation Ceremony & UA and GAPSA Recognition Awards
February 12th, 2015
This April the Division of Public Safety, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, will hold the DPS Commendation Ceremony and Recognition Awards for…
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Campaign for Community: Youth Empowerment and Law Enforcement Panel Event
January 23rd, 2015
On Wednesday, January 21, DPS and the African American Resource Center (AARC) held a panel discuss titled “Campaign for Community: Youth Empowerment and Law Enforcement” as part of the Dr….
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 8th, 2015
On January 9th, 2015, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of the recent national spotlight on…
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Announcing the 898-HELP Line
December 4th, 2014
A Message to the Penn Community Announcing the Launch of the HELP Line From Amy Gutmann, President / Vincent Price, Provost / Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President We are pleased…
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UPPD Participates in Special Olympics Charity Torch Run
November 18th, 2014
The University of Pennsylvania Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Charity Torch Run on Friday, November 7, 2014. The run began at the top of the steps…
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Opening of the New NNSA Alarm Response Training Academy
November 18th, 2014
On Thursday, October 23rd, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) celebrated the opening of the new NNSA Alarm Response Training Academy at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oakridge Tennessee,…
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Penn Ranked #1 In Safety & Security for 8th Year in a Row
November 14th, 2014
The University of Pennsylvania ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. This is the eighth consecutive year that Penn…