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Police Officer Wesley, wearing a black police uniform, poses with canine Uman, a black labrador retriever, in a field under a tree.

Welcome new Quakers!!
Can’t wait to meet you…may be very soon! Be sure to attend your mandatory NSO events 😉
🐾

@nsoaipenn
@penndps
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Beautiful day for Penn Relays!
We had a great day meeting the participants from so many schools!

#workingdog
#PennRelays
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I made so many new friends today! Thank you for visiting the Division of Public Safety!

@nettercenter
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Getting ready to meet a group of fabulous mentee students who are visiting DPS with our friends from @nettercenter! ...

I loved being on stage at Irvine Auditorium! NSO was a blast this year!

#PennNSO #WorkingDogLife
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I felt like a star at today’s NSO event! It was great to make so many new friends!! ...

My fav way to beat the heat!☀️
Stay cool, be safe, and have fun 😎 #DogDaysOfSummer
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Congrats to the Class of 2022! Proud to be of service to you during your studies at Penn!
#PennGrad
Posing here with my partner Officer Wesley and my pal @k9officerzzisa with her partner Sgt. Mackey 🔴🔵
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Having a beautiful day at Penn Relays! Hope to see you there! ...

Happy Friday everyone!
#WorkingDog #LostInThought
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Time to spring forward this weekend! Bring on the sunshine! ☀️ #DaylightSavings ...

Hope you’re having a Super Sunday! 🏈🐾 ...


We visited with the amazing healthcare professionals at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania last night. 

I’m so glad to have made new friends 🐾 and am thankful for all they do to help our community!

#HealthcareWorkers
@pennmedicine 
@penndps

We visited with the amazing healthcare professionals at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania last night.

I’m so glad to have made new friends 🐾 and am thankful for all they do to help our community!

#HealthcareWorkers
@pennmedicine
@penndps
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It’s official! 
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.

I’m so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps 🐾😁

#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit

It’s official!
My partner Officer Matthew Keller and I have completed scent detection training at the @penn_vet_working_dog_center.

I’m so excited to be a member of the UPPD @penndps 🐾😁

#k9graduation
#workingdog
#k9unit
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Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! I’ll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. 🌿🌸🍃🐶
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!

#workingdog
#weekendgoals

Happy Friday! I had another great week in scent training! I’ll be practicing my sniffing skills and enjoying spring weather tomorrow. 🌿🌸🍃🐶
What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?!

#workingdog
#weekendgoals
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Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class! 
I’m having a great time with my partner,  and building my skills 😊🐾

@penn_vet_working_dog_center

Hello everyone! Today, I am officially halfway through scent detection class!
I’m having a great time with my partner, and building my skills 😊🐾

@penn_vet_working_dog_center
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My scent detection skills are on high alert - baseball is in the air! ⚾️ 
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and don’t miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!
 
Go Phils!  #RingTheBell
 
@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91
 
#workingdog

My scent detection skills are on high alert - baseball is in the air! ⚾️
Enjoy the @Phillies home opener today, and don’t miss @Eagles and Philadelphia legends Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game on Saturday!

Go Phils! #RingTheBell

@JasonKelce
@fcoxx_91

#workingdog
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Another beautiful day of training! I’m having a blast and learning so much. 🐾
#workingdog
@penn_vet_working_dog_center

Another beautiful day of training! I’m having a blast and learning so much. 🐾
#workingdog
@penn_vet_working_dog_center
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Public Safety is on Instagram!

Today and everyday, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the many brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community and our country.

#NeverForget
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There have been reports of a variation on a sextortion email scam being sent to Penn affiliates. Be aware of the signs of this type of email scam, which may be sent to the recipient in the body of an email or attached to an email in a PDF document. The first line may contain a student’s parent’s names and address, or other personal information which is publicly available. The inclusion of personally identifiable information is an attempt to apply pressure on the recipient to respond.

Please ignore should you receive this type of message.

While this may not be a legitimate threat, don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or concerns to or visit our website (www.publicsafety.upenn.edu) for additional resources.
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Penn DPS offers walking escort services to all members of the community! Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call 215-898-9255(WALK) to request a walking escort.

#campussafety #publicsafety #upenn
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Download Penn Guardian today from the App Store or Google Play!

All information provided by you is 100% optional and is only seen when you call 215-573-3333 for assistance.

#personalsafety
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Chief Janda and his team welcomed our newest members of the Penn community with a memorable presentation on fire safety!

Remember, in case of fire: Get Up, Get Out, and Account

Wishing everyone an exciting and safe academic year!

#PennNSO
@nsoaipenn
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Welcome back to campus! Keep these walking safety tips in mind as you enjoy the fall semester! ...

Unfortunately tonight’s NNO is cancelled due to bad weather.

We look forward to connecting with you at our next community event soon!
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Mark your calendar - National Night Out is August 6th!!

Stop by @penndps HQ for giveaways, food, and fun for everyone!

August 6, 2024, 4:30 pm – 8:30pm

4040 Chestnut Street and
40th and Sansom

Meet our personnel, visit with the outreach team Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer, and celebrate community!
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Our amazing team Penn Public Safety completed the 65-mile Ben to the Shore bike ride this week.

Friends from departments across the University and from Penn Medicine joined our team to support the @familiesbehindthebadge

Many thanks again to all who supported our team and this important cause!
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We’re so thankful for the wonderful riders who participated in the Ben to The Shore Bike Tour on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Team Penn Public Safety raised over $4700 for the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation. Congratulations to the team on your accomplishment and thank you all for your kindness!

#BenToTheShore
@familiesbehindthebadge
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Today we celebrated Detective Supervisor Farrell’s 27 years of service to the Penn community as he retires from DPS.

Your dedication, wit, humor, and calm demeanor will be missed!

#HappyRetirement
#HeadedForTheShore
#RetiredDetective
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Congratulations class of 2024!
We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and are excited to see all of the good you will spread in the world.

#penngraduation
#classof2024
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May 12th is the start of National Police Week, an annual commemoration of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This week also recognizes individuals in law enforcement who continue to put their lives on the line today in service of their communities.

DPS recognizes the dedication and commitment displayed by the Penn Police Department and our Law Enforcement partners for the University City community.

#nationalpoliceweek
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