UPennAlert

Large Demonstration

Update: Crowd is heading south on 33rd Street, approaching Chestnut Street.

Update: Crowd is currently stationary at 33rd and Market Streets.

UPennAlert: Large demonstration in the area of 30th and Market Streets. The group is continuing to travel west on Market Street.

Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

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Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime. Please call 215-573-3333 in any emergency.

The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below.

  • Stay out of immediate area.
  • Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
  • Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
  • Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).
  • Only carry necessary documents.
  • Keep your valuables out of sight.

The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.

Emergencies 215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
General Information 215-898-7297
Special Services 215-898-4481 (215-898-6600 off-hours)
HELP Line 215-898-HELP (4357)
DPS Headquarters 4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)
Penn Transit Ride 215-898-RIDE (7433)
05/22/2012

DPS Security Symposium

 

On Monday, May 21, 2012 at Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags, the Division of Public Safety in collaboration with its security partners, held its 4th Annual Security Symposium.  This exposition and presentation afforded DPS an opportunity to speak directly to University staff, faculty and third party vendors about current initiatives and provided a chance to view and analyze the latest state-of-the-art security technology. 
This event was an opportunity to highlight the broad range of safety services that DPS provides. The attendees spoke directly with the executive administrators of the Division of Public Safety, learning about our most current initiatives. 

On Monday, May 21, 2012 at Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags, the Division of Public Safety in collaboration with its security partners AlliedBarton and ADT, held its 4th Annual Security Symposium.  This exposition afforded DPS an opportunity to speak directly to University staff, faculty and third-party vendors about current initiatives and provided a chance to view and analyze the latest state-of-the-art security technology. 

Vice President Rush presented on the Operation Building Safe Initiative, Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Gene Janda spoke of the importance of partnering with DPS to continually update the Blue Books and Eric Kay from ASSA ABLOY gave an overview of electronic locking solutions.