Crime
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.
UPDATED: Wharton junior's death ruled a suicide, students mourn
Kong died Monday morning at the 40th Street Station on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford line, according to an email sent to undergraduates by Provost Vincent Price and President Amy Gutmann at 2:22 p.m.
Car crash on 38th and Walnut leaves vehicles flipped, beaten
Around 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, a black Laredo Jeep speeding east through Walnut Street collided with a white Toyota Solara that was heading north on 38th Street, according to officers and bystanders at the scene.
Students Take Back the Night with rally against sexual assault
Take Back the Night is an international event and non-profit organization, but at Penn it takes the form of a rally, a march across campus and a speak-out where survivors of sexual violence share their stories.
Crime Log: March 25 - March 31
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between March 25 and March 31.
Division of Public Safety honors employees at annual commendation
DPS honored members of its division, its partners in safety, AlliedBarton, the University City District, the Philadelphia Police Department and members of the Penn community for their devotion to service.