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Large Disruptive Crowd |

On Friday evening at approximately 8pm a large demonstration began west of campus. They started marching toward campus at approximately 8:45pm. The group traveled to the 3800 block of Walnut Street in front of the President’s residence. The crowd became disorderly and breached the exterior gate at the President’s House.
Police regained control of the immediate area and the large crowd proceeded to travel to Chestnut Street, traveling east on Chestnut to 33rd, then north to Market Street where the disorderly crowd disbanded.

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Update: Large crowd has disbursed. All clear in the area. You may resume usual activity. Police and security are patrolling the area.

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Update: Crowd currently located at the intersection of 33rd and Market Street. Philadelphia and Penn Police remain on scene.

Update: Northbound on 33rd at Market Street.

Update: Crowd northbound on 33rd from Chestnut Street.

Update: Crowd at 34th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd at 36th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd at 37th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd heading east on Chestnut Street from 38th.

Update: Large disruptive crowd currently in the area of 39th and Walnut Street.

UPennAlert: Large demonstration in the area of 38th and Walnut Street. Heading west on Walnut Street. Penn Police and Philadelphia Police are on scene, use caution, avoid the area.

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The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

• Stay out of immediate area.
• Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
• Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
• Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).