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May 1, 2023

Walk Back during Finals!

DPS offers walking escort services 24/7/365 within the Penn Patrol zone. Call 215-898-WALK(9255) anytime to request an escort. We encourage you to use this free service provided for your safety and wellbeing. We also offer a convenient walking escort option…

February 9, 2023

MLK Symposium Program: Public Safety & Community Partnerships

On February 2nd, DPS partnered with the African-American Resource Center (AARC) to ask the question, “How Can University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety and University of Pennsylvania’s Community Create Partnerships?” The African-American Resource Center coordinated an engaging evening of…

January 19, 2023

Gary Williams Appointed as Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department

Gary Williams, a 21-year veteran of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (UPPD) has been selected to serve as Chief of Police following an extensive search. The announcement was made on January 17, 2023, by Kathleen Shields Anderson, J.D., MBA,…

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“[DPS] helped create an environment where I’m proud to work, feel safe to work – long past regular work hours and feel a real sense of community with our police department. I’ve been on this campus for over 30 years and I’ve personally witnessed the respectful engagements.”

J. G.

Penn Staff Member

DPS By the Numbers.

+4500

Walking Escorts Annually

+100k

Calls for service processed annually

182

DPS Employees

+550

Security Officers

+700

Bluelight Emergency Phones

+1250

Jumpstarts Annually

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