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215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)
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4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Safety Notice
Pattern of Theft from Vehicles Near Campus
Recently, multiple community members have reported incidents of theft from vehicles occurring near the northwest end of Penn’s campus. Most of these incidents have taken place between 38th and 42nd Streets, from Filbert Street to Walnut Street, primarily during daylight hours...
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Penn Ice Rink Welcomed over 100 Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants to an afternoon of Ice-Skating During PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink Through a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, Police Athletic League (PAL) participants enjoyed recreational time…
On April 7th and 8th, DPS conducted a Share the Road Educational Campaign across campus. DPS organizes the Share the Road campaign several times throughout the year to educate drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and scooter riders about their shared responsibility to…
We’ve changed our uniforms, and you may notice some officers in a dark blue shirt instead of light blue – that’s new! Also, you may also notice more officers wearing white shirts. This uniform is now standard for all officers…
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“[DPS] helped create an environment where I’m proud to work, feel safe to work – long past regular work hours and feel a real sense of community with our police department. I’ve been on this campus for over 30 years and I’ve personally witnessed the respectful engagements.”
J. G.
Penn Staff Member
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+100k
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+750
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+700
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+1250
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