Crime
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.
Flyers cover campus with suggestive email, saying, 'This is what rape culture looks like'
Hundreds of flyers featuring an email sent by an account ozyellowbrickroad1@gmail.com were posted across campus on Tuesday morning, stamped with “This is what rape culture looks like" and "We are watching."
Copa's South Street location shut down for repeated health violations
Last Thursday, Copabanana’s South Street location was ordered to temporarily shut down for a series of health violations.
Removing stigma of criminal record 'not so simple,' Penn study says
Getting arrested or convicted of a crime is bad, but as a recent Penn study points out, the long term effects of having a criminal record can make it even worse.
Crime Log: Aug. 19 - Aug. 25
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 19 and Aug. 25.
Hospital transports during NSO rose 50 percent from last year
There were 20 disorderly house complaints on houses this year, down from 35 in 2015. Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush attributed this decrease to proactive intervention in off-campus houses.
Penn among group of elite universities sued over excessive fees in employee retirement plans
Penn spokeswoman Phyllis Holtzman said the University has used a “rigorous process to review all aspects of the investment options offered to its faculty and staff to ensure they are administered with the highest degree of care and prudence.”
Penn made two major policy changes relating to sexual violence over the summer
Students who break sexual violence codes will be barred from receiving academic honors, and the definition of sexual violence and harassment has been expanded.