Crime
Police Athletic League center will host activities for West Phila. youth
“It provides a great opportunity for kids to spend time in a positive way,” said Lieutenant Gary Williams, the officer spearheading the center. “I think it allows kids to see that officers are approachable.”
Medical student's death ruled a suicide
Second-year medical student Ari Frosch died on Sept. 22. He had been on a leave of absence at the time.
Crime Log: Sept. 16 - Sept. 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 16 and Sept. 22.
Student sues Penn over alleged racial bias in investigation of sexual assault accusation
The unnamed senior, referred to as John Doe, allegedly sexually assaulted another senior, referred to in the suit as Jane Roe, on June 8.
Faculty members must now report sexual violence under Title IX
Faculty members have been given a much larger role this academic year when it comes to dealing with sexual violence.
Two freshmen disqualified from Class Board race, election will be re-run
In the UA New Student Representative race, there was a tie for the candidacy between College freshman Michelle Kim and College freshman Max Grove. There will be a runoff election between these two candidates.
Crime Log: Sept. 9 - Sept. 15
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 9 and Sept. 15.
Students 'flabbergasted' by lack of UPennAlert during Friday's shooting
“The lack of such notice on this occasion was a big misstep by the school, and they are lucky no Penn students ended up in the crossfire," Engineering sophomore Jordan Rosen said.
Wounded Penn Police officer Ed Miller recounts the night he was shot
On Friday night, when a gunman opened fire on a Philadelphia Police sergent’s cruiser, Penn Police Office Ed Miller jumped into action.
West Phila. gunman expressed hatred toward police in letter recovered after Friday rampage
Nicholas Glenn shot two police officers and four bystanders, including a 25-year-old woman who died from her injuries. He was later killed during a firefight with other Philadelphia Police responders.
Arson suspect who set fire to Mayer Hall still at-large
The suspect, a white male with blond hair, is still at-large and the investigation, coordinated between Penn Police and the Philadelphia Fire Department, is still ongoing.
Strong arm robbery in area of 4200 Pine, per UPennAlert
A UPennAlert was sent around 11:15 p.m. Sunday evening describing a "Robbery no weapon at 4200 Pine St."
Gutmann, Trump and Pence respond to Friday night shooting
"Officer Miller’s bravery underscores the courage and professionalism of our Penn Police force," Gutmann said. "We are blessed to have the best university police department in the nation."
Penn Police officer, Phila. sergeant among six people shot by gunman blocks from campus
Penn Police officer Ed Miller and Philadelphia Police Sergeant Sylvia Young were among those shot. Both officers were in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and "alert and talking," according to 6ABC.
Crime Log: Sept. 2 - Sept. 8
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 2 and Sept. 8.
Penn student struck by vehicle at intersection of 38th and Walnut Streets, taken to hospital
Witnesses said the student was walking westbound on Walnut Street when he was struck by a red sedan that had run a red light.
How Penn's sexual violence policy has changed in the last three years
Three times in the last three years Penn has changed its sexual violence policy. We've tracked the updates for you here.
Crime Log: Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 26 and Sept. 1.
Graduate student starts GoFundMe page after alleged burglary
Engineering geology student Mizane Johnson-Bowman said she was robbed and her roommate was assaulted only two weeks after beginning her degree work at Penn.