UPennAlert

Large Disruptive Crowd

On Friday evening at approximately 8pm a large demonstration began west of campus. They started marching toward campus at approximately 8:45pm. The group traveled to the 3800 block of Walnut Street in front of the President’s residence. The crowd became disorderly and breached the exterior gate at the President’s House.
Police regained control of the immediate area and the large crowd proceeded to travel to Chestnut Street, traveling east on Chestnut to 33rd, then north to Market Street where the disorderly crowd disbanded.

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Update: Large crowd has disbursed. All clear in the area. You may resume usual activity. Police and security are patrolling the area.

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Update: Crowd currently located at the intersection of 33rd and Market Street. Philadelphia and Penn Police remain on scene.

Update: Northbound on 33rd at Market Street.

Update: Crowd northbound on 33rd from Chestnut Street.

Update: Crowd at 34th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd at 36th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd at 37th and Chestnut Streets.

Update: Crowd heading east on Chestnut Street from 38th.

Update: Large disruptive crowd currently in the area of 39th and Walnut Street.

UPennAlert: Large demonstration in the area of 38th and Walnut Street. Heading west on Walnut Street. Penn Police and Philadelphia Police are on scene, use caution, avoid the area.

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The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below. Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime.

Stay out of immediate area.
Stay alert and reduce distractions; using cellphones, ear buds, etc. may limit your awareness.
Orient yourself to your surroundings. (Identify your location, nearby exits, etc.)
Utilize 24/7/365 Walking Escort services (215-898-WALK/9255).

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See something concerning? Connect with Penn Public Safety 24/7 at 215-573-3333.
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Access free self-empowerment and defense courses through Penn DPS.

Emergencies 215-573-3333 / 511 (campus phone)

General Information 215-898-7297

Special Services 215-898-4481 (215-898-6600 off-hours)

HELP Line 215-898-HELP (4357)

DPS Headquarters 4040 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)

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Emergency Procedures

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169 South Brook Lane, Kennett Square

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Building Area of Refuge (BAR)

Primary

In Front of Dean’s Barn

Secondary

North of Nut Barn Driveway

Building Relocation Site

Primary

Dorm/Alumni Hall

Secondary

Widener Hospital

Building Shelter-in-Place Area

Room B1 – Computer Room on South Side

Shelter-in-Place

(Weather Emergencies/Hazardous Conditions in the outside environment)

Purpose: To shelter occupants inside the building in the event of a hazardous conditions due to biological material/spill, severe weather, or other emergency incident outside of the building.

Go inside the nearest building.
Close all windows and doors.
Report to the building’s shelter area.

Evacuate

(Fire/Unsafe Building Environment)

Purpose: To alert occupants to leave the building in the event of an emergency incident, such as a fire, inside of the building. Notify and assist those needing help in the immediate area.

Close all doors as you exit.
Activate fire alarm pull station.
Evacuate the building via nearest exit; report to BAR listed above; and call emergency number.
Do not use elevators.
Do not re-enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.

Lockdown

(Active Threat/Active Shooter)

Purpose: Used when there is an immediate threat to the building occupants. In the event of a Lockdown, students, faculty, and staff would be instructed to secure themselves in the room they are in and not to leave until notified that it is safe to do so (an “all clear”).

RUN (Evacuate): When an active shooter is in your vicinity

HIDE (Hide Out): If evacuation is not possible, find a place hide.

FIGHT (Take Action): AS A LAST RESORT, and only if your life is in danger.

POLICE RESPONSE: When law enforcement officers arrive: Keep your EMPTY hands raised and visible. Remain calm and follow instructions.

Watch the short video below to learn about key emergency procedures:
Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place and Lockdown.