At approximately 5:30pm a scheduled protest began in the area of 17th & Market St. in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police were on site and stayed with the protest as the demonstrators proceeded to march west on Walnut Street to 40th and Market Streets.
Penn Police were on site monitoring as the march approached our campus and continued to monitor the area with Philadelphia Police until the protest concluded at approximately 8:20pm.
Penn Police documented multiple instances of graffiti along the march route and will be investigating to identify the individuals responsible.
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UPDATE: All clear in the area of 40th and Market Streets. You may resume usual activity in the area. Penn and Philadelphia Police continue to monitor the area.
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Update: Protest continues in the area of 40th and Market St. The number of protesters continues to drop. Penn and Philadelphia Police continue to monitor the area.
Update: At approximately 5:30pm a scheduled protest began in the area of 17th & Market St. in the Rittenhouse Square section of Philadelphia. The demonstration proceeded west through university city and has arrived at 40th and Market.
UPennAlert: Large protest in the area of 40th and Market St. Philadelphia and Penn Police are present and continue to monitor the surrounding area.
Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate 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.
The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.
Special Property Checks Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter Breaks. WINTER BREAK: Special Checks will begin...
PennReady “An Ounce of Prevention” Health and Safety Fair!
Friday, September 30 from 11am-2pm, 3901 Locust Walk
Join us for free food, giveaways, and lots of useful information from Public Safety and our partners!
Hurrah hurrah!! We’re so happy to be celebrating the amazing Class of 2022!! 🔴🔵
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The end of a fun day of working at the Penn Relays! So much excitement and cheers! #PennRelays2022
Met with my friend SWOOP today during Move-in!
Making so many new friends…NSO is the best! @penn_nsoai @k9officeruman
Stopped by the Chief’s office for a chat. She listened to my great ideas, like adding more tennis balls throughout the building, so we are always prepared for a game of fetch 🎾🐾💕
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Happy Friday!
It’s #NationalDogDay so take a walk with your favorite canine. If you’re looking for a furry friend, try your local shelter! #workingdogs #loveagoodwalk
Amazing delivery to the #FiremansHallMuseum! The restored Bates Engine moved in today!
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Approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, FEMA will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), reaching millions of mobile phones and radio, television & other communication pathways.
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
