UPennAlert

Large Demonstration

Update: Large demonstration currently located on the grass area on 32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

Update: Crowd is heading south on 33rd Street, approaching Chestnut Street.

Update: Crowd is currently stationary at 33rd and Market Streets.

UPennAlert: Large demonstration in the area of 30th and Market Streets. The group is continuing to travel west on Market Street.

Increased police activity in the area. Police on scene, use caution, avoid the immediate area.

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Know that it is never the fault of the person impacted (victim/survivor) by crime. Please call 215-573-3333 in any emergency.

The Division of Public Safety has developed a few helpful risk reduction strategies outlined below.

  • 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).
  • Only carry necessary documents.
  • Keep your valuables out of sight.

The Division of Public Safety will continue to ensure the highest level of safety and security for our community.

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
Walking Escort 215-898-WALK (9255)
Penn Transit Ride 215-898-RIDE (7433)
08/22/2012

2012 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report Published

The Division of Public Safety is pleased to announce the publication of our 2012 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. As of August 21, 2012, this publication is available on our website to reduce the environmental impact of traditional printing of publications.  If you would like a printed copy, please contact the Division of Public Safety’s Special Services Department at 215-898-4481. 

NOTICE STATEMENT
The University of Pennsylvania
2012 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended, requires colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests, and disciplinary referrals to students and employees, and to make the information and statistics available to prospective students and employees upon request.  Federal law requires institutions with on-campus housing to share with the campus community an annual fire report. 
In addition, the Uniform Crime Reporting Act requires Pennsylvania colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies and procedures to students, employees and applicants; to provide certain crime statistics to students and employees, and to make those statistics available to applicants and prospective employees upon request. 
 
To review the University’s most recent annual report containing this information, please visit:
http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/clery/report    or      
http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/crimes-index.html

NOTICE STATEMENT

The University of Pennsylvania 2012 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended, requires colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents, arrests, and disciplinary referrals to students and employees, and to make the information and statistics available to prospective students and employees upon request.  Federal law requires institutions with on-campus housing to share with the campus community an annual fire report. 

In addition, the Uniform Crime Reporting Act requires Pennsylvania colleges and universities to provide information related to security policies and procedures to students, employees and applicants; to provide certain crime statistics to students and employees, and to make those statistics available to applicants and prospective employees upon request. 

To review the University’s most recent annual report containing this information, please visit:

http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/clery/report    or      

http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/crimes-index.html