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Safety Message to the Penn Community 9-25-25

There have been multiple recent reports by Penn students and other community members of groups of young people slapping or striking individuals in the head on and near Penn’s campus, specifically in the area of 40th to 38th Streets, from Market Street to Locust Street...

Safety Message to the Penn Community 11-13-25

As the Vice President for Public Safety, I wanted to communicate with you about some recent disruptive and, in a few cases, criminal activities that have occurred adjacent to our campus in the vicinity of 40th and Walnut Streets. Several of these incidents...

A Message from Penn Public Safety 11-21-25

The Division of Public Safety has been alerted to a social media post encouraging people to gather this Saturday (11/22/25) in the late afternoon/early evening at 40th and Market Streets. While we cannot be certain this will occur, we are taking steps now to secure the area...

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December 2, 2025

Walk-Ride-Drive Safe

As the winter months and shorter days arrive, a reminder about your safety when out and about on the streets, whether you walk, ride a bike or scooter, or drive a car. Tips for Pedestrians Be predictable. Follow the rules…

December 1, 2025

Special Property Checks! Ensure your property is secure while you are away!

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…

November 26, 2025

Walk-Back at the Button during Reading Days and Finals

Walk-Back Program The Division of Public Safety offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams from December 9 to December 18. An Allied Universal public safety officer will be posted at the “Button” on Woodland Walk…

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DPS By the Numbers.

+4500

Walking Escorts Annually

+100k

Calls for service processed annually

182

DPS Employees

+750

Security Officers

+700

Bluelight Emergency Phones

+1250

Jumpstarts Annually

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