Crime
Swiper, no swiping: the Division of Public Safety is watching
In 2010, prior to the implementation of the program, there were 264 unattended thefts reported. This number dropped to 179 in 2015.
Crime log: Jan. 27 - Feb. 3
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.
Armed robbery near 41st and Pine prompts UPenn Alert
A UPenn alert went out at 2:49 a.m. warning of a “Robbery with a Weapon” and “additional police and security officers in the area.”
Reporter's Notebook: Watching an arrest outside my house
Crime reporter Lowell Neumann Nickey witnessed an arrest outside of his house.
Student charged in Castle arson case has court date pushed for third time
The Wharton and College sophomore had his preliminary court hearing moved to March 15.
Man exposes himself on Locust Walk
A 19-year-old girl was walking eastbound on the 3700 block of Locust Walk Monday night, when she allegedly saw a man walking towards her with his genitals exposed.
Students, administrators discuss sexual assault at U. Council meeting
Since the release of the Association of American Universities’ survey on sexual violence, students have called for the administration to address the issue more seriously.
Crime is down at Penn for December
Total crime in the month of December decreased from 52 to 35 instances.
New sexual violence investigative officer has years of experience practicing domestic and sexual violence law
Veteran Philadelphia lawyer Deborah Harley has a new job at Penn in a brand new office to match — in the building that just went up at 3901 Walnut Street.
Penn senior fellow sounds off on Cosby trial
Professor Marci Hamilton thinks Cosby will likely be declared guilty of at least one count in his Montgomery County, Pa. trial.
Crime log: Jan. 1 - Jan. 7
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Jan. 1 and Jan. 7.
Penn has yet to face fines for failing to post clinical trial results on time
Penn’s research labs have consistently missed their deadlines to report the results of their clinical research studies.
Deborah Harley appointed new Sexual Violence Investigation Officer
Harley's predecessor, Christopher Mallios, left in November to become a judge of Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas.
UPDATED: Woman hit by car near campus, taken away in ambulance
Police tape blocks traffic on Locust between 40th and 41st.
BREAKING: Engineering graduate student's death ruled a suicide
Kyle Wilshusen's death was pronounced on Dec. 31 and ruled a suicide.
UPDATED: Man shoots Philly cop, claims inspiration from Islamic State
Around 11:30 p.m., suspect Edward Archer, 30, fired a semiautomatic pistol into Officer Jesse Hartnett’s police car near 60th and Spruce streets.
Former Penn prof. Rafael Robb denied access to his pension, other assets
Nearly $3 million in assets and retirement benefits will go to Rafael Robb's daughter, Olivia, a municipal court judge ruled on Thursday.
Sheraton hotel exec gets 5 years in prison for defrauding Penn
Kenneth Kapikian, 58, must pay restitution for over $3 million he stole from Penn over seven years.
After a semester, anti-sexual violence program looks to further its reach
Peer Anti-Violence Educators, brings paid student leaders to campus organizations to teach members of the organizations how to be “active bystanders.”