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4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Potential SEPTA Strike

UPDATE: As of Friday, November 8, SEPTA services are operating on normal schedules, as its workers' union negotiates a new contract. We continue to monitor the possibility of a SEPTA strike in the coming days, in which case contingency plans remain in place. Read more...

Fraud Warning

The Division of Public Safety is here for you if you should experience phone, email, or other fraud. Please call us immediately at +1 215-573-3333 if you think you may have experienced such an encounter. Follow the tips below, and always reach out if you are unsure. We are here for you, and we care for you. There have been reports of fraudulent emails, phone calls and encounters from people pretending to be a government official, either from the U.S., or from a victim’s home country.

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October 28, 2024

Email Scam Warning

There have been reports of a variation on a sextortion email scam being sent to Penn affiliates. Be aware of the signs of this type of email scam, which may be sent to the recipient in the body of an…

October 10, 2024

Share the Road

DPS conducted a fall share-the-road campaign, with an information table on Locust Walk and multiple education locations at intersections along Walnut Street. UPPD officers and DPS personnel educated pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders, and drivers on safe means to travel,…

October 7, 2024

PennReady Safety Event!

On Friday, September 27th Public Safety hosted a day of activities on safety, preparedness, and community risk reduction along with our many campus partners. The event started in the morning with a new Speaker Series component, where speakers discussed Community…

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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.”

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Penn Staff Member

DPS By the Numbers.

+4500

Walking Escorts Annually

+100k

Calls for service processed annually

182

DPS Employees

+650

Security Officers

+700

Bluelight Emergency Phones

+1250

Jumpstarts Annually

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