Crime
UPDATED: Convicted felon arrested after fleeing in car near campus, found with firearm
No shots were fired during this incident, and the suspect never took the gun out of the holster or pointed it at officers
Penn announces new sexual violence investigative officer
Local attorney Deborah A. Harley has been appointed, making her the second person to be hired for the position.
Crime log: Nov. 24 - Nov. 29
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Nov. 24 and Nov. 29.
Penn Police's communications disaster plan
What would happen if the entire Penn Police force’s security communication system went dark due to a simple power outage or a natural disaster?
Penn shares advice for avoiding sexual assault while abroad
Like on U.S. college campuses, the majority of sexual assault victims in study abroad are women.
New Sexual Violence Investigative Officer to step down
In January, he will serve as a judge on Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas, to which he was recently elected.
Three changes coming to campus following the AAU sexual assault survey
The results of the survey revealed that Penn students are disappointingly unaware of Penn’s resources, and were less likely than their peers at other schools to bring issues forward.
Penn named most secure school
For the ninth consecutive year, the University of Pennsylvania was ranked as the best in safety and security by Security Magazine.
Now, Penn Police can watch you underground
Penn Police can now access live security camera feeds from the underground subway stations around campus through a partnership with SEPTA.
Penn Police has your back with new app
The Penn Guardian app allows the Penn Police to identify and retrieve personalized information about each registered caller.
Chaplain uses art and music to encourage a Gun Free World
University Chaplain Charles Howard envisions a gun-free world, and has a plan to work towards it.
Man commits suicide by jumping into Schuylkill River
The man, estimated to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Drexel revokes Cosby's honorary degree
On Thursday, Drexel University announced its decision to rescind entertainer Bill Cosby's honorary degree, which he received in 1992.
Penn Med employee sues U. for alleged age discrimination
A former Penn Medicine employee is suing the University for unlawful termination in what the University claims was a bogus age discrimination complaint.
Property crimes down and forcible sex offenses up in October, compared to 2014
The increase in sex offenses could be due to the implementation of new reporting procedures, which has resulted in a greater number of victim’s coming forward.
Penn Police honored at Veterans' Day ceremony
The Division of Public Safety officials, Philadelphia Police, security officers, civilians and a dog or two made up the eclectic crowd Wednesday night.
Who is Lorenzo Bonfiglio?
Of seven students interviewed who said they know Bonfiglio personally, none felt he was capable of intentionally starting a serious fire in a fraternity house.
White House rep. to open Week of Action for sexual violence prevention
Penn’s It’s On Us: Week of Action is a effort that is co-sponsored by Penn Dems, Lambda Alliance, Penn Association for Gender Equity, and Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault.
Penn Police receives high praise from community, administrators at accreditation hearing
Praise from all levels of the Philadelphia community was heaped on Penn Police and DPS during Thursday’s accreditation public hearing.