01/12/2021

Congratulations to promoted UPPD Officers!

The Division of Public Safety is pleased to announce several UPPD officers have received promotions and reassignments effective January 1st. They were sworn in by Superintendent Maureen Rush and have begun to fill their new roles. Please join us in congratulating them!

Promotion of Lieutenant to the Rank of Police Captain:

Lieutenant Nicole McCoy to Captain, Commanding Officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Lieutenant Gary Williams to Captain, Commanding Officer of Patrol Operations

Promotion of Sergeant to the Rank of Police Lieutenant:

Sergeant CaseyAnn Busch to Lieutenant, Commanding Officer of Logistics and Special Events

Sergeant Joseph Ferdman to Lieutenant, Commanding Officer of 1500- 0100 Shift

Promotion of Police Officer to the rank of Police Sergeant:

Officer Marc Laing to Sergeant 1500-0100 Shift

Photo of the newly promoted members of the UPPD.

Captain Williams, Lieutenant Busch, VP/Superintendent Rush, Captain McCoy, Lieutenant Ferdman, Sergeant Laing

May 14, 2024

Congratulations to Officer Matthew Keller and his partner, K9 Officer Toby

Congratulations to Officer Matthew Keller and K9 Officer Toby! Toby recently graduated from the PenVet Working Dog Center's scent detection class and has become a certified ordnance detection canine. Welcome to UPPD’s K9 Unit, Officer Toby!

April 29, 2024

Walk Back Program – Reading Days and Finals

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 and wellbeing. We also offer a convenient walking escort option for...

April 26, 2024

Traffic & Transit Advisory from Penn Public Safety: Penn Relays

The Penn Relays Carnival will be held from April 23rd to April 27th at Franklin Field (200 South 33rd Street) Expect heavy traffic volume and delays around Franklin Field (233 South 33rd Street) and the immediate surrounding area all day...

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