Crime
Philadelphia adds behavioral health specialists to 911 dispatches in police reform effort
The city will create a triage desk to identify 911 calls involving mental health issues and offer services to those residents instead of arresting them, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported
In this week's crime log: Smashed car windows and 30 missing sports drinks
Theft and burglary dominate this week, along with two reports of disorderly conduct.
In this week's crime log: Burglary on Baltimore and stolen packages
In this week's crime log — five thefts, two assaults, and a burglary from a private residence.
Man with firearm prompts Monday night UPennAlert
According to the Division of Public Safety's website, around 5:45 p.m. two men in a black Dodge Charger engaged in an argument about parking with another driver, with one displaying a firearm before leaving the area.
Robbery with a weapon at 43rd Street prompts Thursday night UPennAlert
The suspect is a 6’2’’ “dark complected” male with a thin build and long hair. Reported to be in his 20s, he was seen wearing dark blue clothing and carrying a maroon duffel bag.
Shots Fired at 40th and Chestnut prompts Wednesday UPennAlert
According to the Division of Public Safety's website, the perpetrators were two men on two different dirt bikes, possibly chased by a dark-colored Honda Pilot SUV last seen heading east on Chestnut Street at 34th Street.
Phila. anti-capitalist group appears responsible for unrest, property damage near campus
A group of approximately 60 people gathered in Clark Park on 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue last Wednesday night and proceeded to damage several buildings and properties along 40th Street.
Civil unrest near 40th and Chestnut streets prompts Tuesday night UPenn Alert
According to the alert, sent to the Penn community at 9:37 p.m., 60 people dressed in all black wearing black masks were breaking windows in the area of the 4000 block of Chestnut Street.
Penn to stop buying Phila. Police Foundation fundraiser tickets, conduct review of U. police
Following backlash from thousands of students, alumni, and faculty regarding the University's relationship with local police forces, the University has also commissioned an independent review of its Division of Public Safety.
Thousands petition U. to cut ties with Philly PD, reform militarized campus 'police state'
More than 9,600 people have signed a petition demanding that Penn cease its institutional support of a "racist, fascist police state" that has led to continued violence against Black people. After decades of postwar gentrification, the petition also asks the University to open its campus to West Philadelphia and pay PILOTS.
Attempted robbery prompts Tuesday afternoon UPennAlert
DPS issued an all-clear at 2:16 p.m. for a return to normal activity.
Assault at 40th and Spruce prompts Sunday evening UPennAlert
The suspect is a man wearing dark clothing who was last seen heading westbound on Spruce Street towards 41st Street.
DPS will continue normal operations despite Philadelphia delaying nonviolent arrests
Last Tuesday, the Philadelphia Police Department announced that police officers will be delaying arrests for certain nonviolent offenses in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, sparking concerns about increased crime.
Vehicle robbery at gunpoint prompts Wednesday evening UPennAlert
The suspects are two young individuals wearing dark hooded sweatshirts last seen heading eastbound on Market Street in a tan Lincoln Zephyer.
Attempted burglary at 42nd and Walnut prompts Tuesday afternoon UPennAlert
The Department of Public Safety sent a UPennAlert warning of an attempted burglary in the 4200 block of Walnut Street Tuesday afternoon.
In this week's crime log: thefts from Penn bookstore and an assault on a police officer
In this week's crime log, personal thefts in campus buildings and assault on an officer making an arrest.
Cyntoia Brown-Long explains how the criminal justice system failed her at BARS conference
Cyntoia Brown-Long and other formerly incarcerated individuals and criminal justice advocates discussed criminal justice reform at Saturday's inaugural BARS conference.
In this week’s crime log: thefts from CVS, Wawa, and an aggravated assault at McDonald’s
In this weeks crime log, thefts from Wawa and CVS, a fire incident on Locust, and two assaults.
In this week's crime log: Laptops stolen from Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt
In this week's crime log: thefts from Huntsman, Van Pelt, and CVS. On January 31, a confidential case of rape was reported.