Crime
Sexual assault trial against Bill Cosby proceeds, judge rules
During the three-and-a-half hour hearing in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Judge Elizabeth A. McHugh found enough evidence to continue with a criminal trial against the comedian.
Former Penn professor who killed wife denied early release
Rafael Robb, who taught economics at Penn, was denied early release on Monday for the 2006 killing of his wife.
Updated: Public Safety searches for suspect allegedly following women into buildings
An advisory said the man has been following women and and “approaching them in an aggressive manner.”
Employees bring Penn health system to court
Four employees filed a complaint in April alleging that Penn didn’t pay them for overtime hours during the holidays in 2013.
Why many juniors couldn't celebrate a Hey Day tradition this year
On Hey Day, scores of juniors were blocked from entering the Quad with some witnesses even describing a tense standoff between Penn Police, AlliedBarton security guards and the boisterous students.
Crime Log: April 15 - April 21
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone from April 15 - April 21, which included Spring Fling.
Students can now anonymously report sexual assaults through Penn Guardian app
At Take Back the Night on April 7, Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush explained how students could use the Penn Guardian app to anonymously report sexual assaults.
Students encouraged by Division of Public Safety, administration to use Penn HELP Line
The University created the HELP line at 215-898-HELP (215-898-4357), a number available 24/7 when students need help understanding Penn’s resources for health and wellness.
'Guns don't matter,' Powel fourth graders announce during march against gun violence
The Powel fourth grade class has been learning about gun violence in Philadelphia through a service-learning project with Need in Deed, a nonprofit that facilitates service-learning in classrooms.
Crime Log: April 8 - April 14
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 8 and April 14.
Fling crime
Compared to last year's Fling, hospitalizations, liquor law violations and the number of houses listed as disturbances all went up.
Pottruck staffer killed after weekend hit-and-run
Jamal Morris, 27, was riding a red, Chainboard bike around 4 a.m. on Saturday morning when he was struck by a car at the intersection of 45th and Market streets.
PECO explains cause of recent campus power outages
PECO and Penn Facilities responded to the series of power outages in recent weeks on campus.
UPennAlert issued after woman allegedly followed
DPS last sent a safety alert on March 29 after a power outage in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
How to stay out of trouble during Spring Fling
Every year, the Division of Public Safety coordinates with the Vice Provost for University Life and the Medical Emergency Response Team to prepare for Spring Fling to make sure all students are safe.
Crime Log: April 1 - April 7
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between April 1 and April 7.
Man dies at Penn Club of New York in apparent suicide
Penn Club employees entered the guest room in which he was staying after he did not check out, according to the New York Post.
Students question administration's handling of Wharton junior's suicide
News of the suicide raised concerns among prospective as well as current students.
Despite five UPennAlerts in March, campus crime trends remain steady
This flurry of safety alerts seems to point to an increase in crime during this past March, but the statistics suggest that crime trends have remained steady.