03/18/2016

Penn Police Receive Honors at Annual ASIS Awards

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 the organization, offers thanks to area law enforcement members for their outstanding service to the community. The evening concluded with the Chairman Award awarded posthumously to Sgt. Robert Wilson III, Philadelphia Police Department.

Top: Deputy Chief Mike Fink, Deputy Chief Mike Morrin, Detective Supervisor John Peterson, Captain Jerry Leddy Bottom: P/O Joe McDermott, Vice President Maureen S. Rush, Detective Paul Sawicki

April 22, 2025

PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink – April 21st

On Monday night we celebrated the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) Day at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink! This event is open to PAL youths from all PAL centers city-wide. Over 170 attendees participated in...

April 22, 2025

Finals are Almost Here! Remember to Walk-Back with Public Safety!

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from May 1st to May 13th. An Allied Universal public safety officer will be posted at the “Button” on Woodland Walk...

February 18, 2025

Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants Celebrated Presidents’ Day at the Palestra

Through a partnership with Penn, PAL kids enjoyed their out-of-school time on a college campus and under the guidance of their mentors from the Penn and Philadelphia Police Departments. The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety and Penn Athletics...

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