05/29/2018

Officers Recognized at the 2018 ASIS LEAN Awards

Congratulations to Officer Nickol Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department and Officer Asa Hall of Philadelphia Police (18th District) on your recognition at the ASIS Law Enforcement Appreciation Night (LEAN) Awards for saving a young man’s life. Your dedication and commitment to the community is appreciated.

December 6, 2023

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 those...

December 4, 2023

DPS Statement on Large Protest on December 3rd

On Sunday, December 3rd at approximately 5:30pm a scheduled Pro-Palestine protest organized by Philadelphia area activist groups began in the area of 17th and Market Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police were onsite and monitored the protest, and police...

December 1, 2023

Traveling for Winter Break? Request Special Property Checks!

Special Property Checks Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter Breaks. WINTER BREAK: Special Checks will begin...

View All News