11/09/2022

Celebrating the MERT 15th Anniversary!

The Penn student-led group Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) celebrated its 15th Anniversary in style last weekend with a fun gala event. Attendees included many MERT alumns, including MERT’s current Medical Director and former member, Dr. Joshua Glick.

Public Safety is proud to support the MERT in partnership with Penn’s Office of Risk Management & Insurance.

About MERT

The University of Pennsylvania Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) is a student-run service organization providing emergency medical services to the University community. The primary purpose of the organization is to complement the emergency medical care provided by the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (UPPD) and the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) by providing professional, timely, and high-quality pre-hospital treatment. The secondary purpose of the organization is to provide training and education to the both students and the community.

March 26, 2024

University of Pennsylvania Police Department awarded Law Enforcement Re-Accreditation

The University of Pennsylvania Police Department has been awarded Law Enforcement Accreditation effective March 23, 2024, for the Eighth consecutive time. The process of CALEA Accreditation begins with a rigorous self-assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices, and processes against...

March 7, 2024

Traffic Advisory – SEPTA Trolley Track Renewal Project

Due to the SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Trolley Project, Spruce Street from 40th Street to 42nd Street will be closed to traffic from March 18 to May 4. Detour signage will direct driving routes around this closure. The Route 42 Trolley will...

February 28, 2024

A Message About Online Resources and Support for the Penn Community

To the Penn community, During these first weeks of the spring semester, I have been sitting down with students, faculty, and staff who are deeply engaged in fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment on our campus. I have talked with...

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