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November 15, 2024

Penn Women’s Basketball Game Night!

What a fun night, and a great game! Many thanks to the Penn Women’s Basketball Team team on hosting a DPS night at the Palestra. It was fantastic to have Penn Police, Allied security, PennComm, and our other DPS departments...

Follow Our Favorite K9s!

Police Officer Wesley, wearing a black police uniform, poses with canine Uman, a black labrador retriever, in a field under a tree.

Welcome new Quakers!!
Can’t wait to meet you…may be very soon! Be sure to attend your mandatory NSO events 😉
🐾

@nsoaipenn
@penndps
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Beautiful day for Penn Relays!
We had a great day meeting the participants from so many schools!

#workingdog
#PennRelays
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I made so many new friends today! Thank you for visiting the Division of Public Safety!

@nettercenter
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Getting ready to meet a group of fabulous mentee students who are visiting DPS with our friends from @nettercenter! ...

I loved being on stage at Irvine Auditorium! NSO was a blast this year!

#PennNSO #WorkingDogLife
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I felt like a star at today’s NSO event! It was great to make so many new friends!! ...

My fav way to beat the heat!☀️
Stay cool, be safe, and have fun 😎 #DogDaysOfSummer
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Congrats to the Class of 2022! Proud to be of service to you during your studies at Penn!
#PennGrad
Posing here with my partner Officer Wesley and my pal @k9officerzzisa with her partner Sgt. Mackey 🔴🔵
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Having a beautiful day at Penn Relays! Hope to see you there! ...

Happy Friday everyone!
#WorkingDog #LostInThought
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Time to spring forward this weekend! Bring on the sunshine! ☀️ #DaylightSavings ...

Hope you’re having a Super Sunday! 🏈🐾 ...


Beautiful night for a game of fetch! 

#WorkingDog
#Playtime

Beautiful night for a game of fetch!

#WorkingDog
#Playtime
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We visited with the amazing healthcare professionals at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania last night. 

I’m so glad to have made new friends 🐾 and am thankful for all they do to help our community!

#HealthcareWorkers
@pennmedicine 
@penndps

We visited with the amazing healthcare professionals at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania last night.

I’m so glad to have made new friends 🐾 and am thankful for all they do to help our community!

#HealthcareWorkers
@pennmedicine
@penndps
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It’s official! 
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.

I’m so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps 🐾😁

#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit

It’s official!
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.

I’m so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps 🐾😁

#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit
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Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! I’ll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. 🌿🌸🍃🐶
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!

#workingdog
#weekendgoals

Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! I’ll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. 🌿🌸🍃🐶
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!

#workingdog
#weekendgoals
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Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class! 
I’m having a great time with my partner,  and building my skills 😊🐾

@penn_vet_working_dog_center

Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class!
I’m having a great time with my partner, and building my skills 😊🐾

@penn_vet_working_dog_center
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My scent detection skills are on high alert - baseball is in the air! ⚾️ 
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and don’t miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!
 
Go Phils!  #RingTheBell
 
@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91
 
#workingdog

My scent detection skills are on high alert - baseball is in the air! ⚾️
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and don’t miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!

Go Phils! #RingTheBell

@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91

#workingdog
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Public Safety is on Instagram!

Defend against package theft this holiday season by following these tips.

#PackageTheft
#OnlineShopping
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Honoring all who have served on this Veteran’s Day. ...

The DPS Running Club participated in the Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania today!
It was a beautiful day to support and raise awareness for @sopaphilly
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Be proactive in preventing fires!
As cold weather approaches, remember these tips - keep organized to stay safe!
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DPS personnel joined other volunteers during evening food services at the Chosen 300 Ministries’ West Philadelphia Outreach Center.

We are thankful for the opportunity to support Chosen 300’s mission of providing meals to those experiencing homelessness.

Our team appreciated the conversations and time spent with the community members who attended.

#appreciative
#buildingcommunity
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Happy Birthday to K9 Officer Toby! May your day be filled with frisbees!

#workingdog
@k9officertoby
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It’s Coffee with a Cop day! Visit with members of the UPPD, have a cup of coffee, enjoy some free swag, and play a game!

Stop by the Starbucks at 34th and Walnut today between 8:30-10:30am or the Starbucks at 39th and Walnut between 11am-1pm.

We can’t wait to see you there!

#coffeewithacopday
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Stop by the PennReady event and meet K9 Officer Uman at 39th and Locust Walk! We’ll be here until 2:30 today!!

#pennready #chiliCookoff
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Wishing All a Happy First Day of Fall!

#happyfall #autumn
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It’s National Security Officer Appreciation Week!

Take a moment to thank the security professionals who work to maintain the safety and security of our community!

#nationalsecurityofficerappreciationweek
#allieduniversalsecurityservices
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Today and everyday, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the many brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community and our country.

#NeverForget
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