12/03/2024

DPS Commendation Ceremony – Fall 2024

At the bi-annual Commendation Ceremony, the Division of Public Safety celebrates and honors the work of our dedicated law enforcement and public safety professionals, and our many civilian partners who support the safety and well-being of our community.

Commendations of merit, commendatory letters, and letters of recognition were presented to members of DPS including of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (including the Detective Unit), Fire and Emergency Services, the PennComm Emergency Communications Center and Allied Universal Security Services. Letters of recognition were given to outside law enforcement agencies, such as the Philadelphia Police Department, and commendatory letters were presented to citizens who contribute to the welfare, support, and safety of our community.

Interim Chief of Police Wood administered the Oath of Office to “Swear-in” new members of the Police Department and recognize promotions and reassignments.

Welcome to our newest members, and thank you to all for your dedication to serve the community.

Officers in formal uniform line up to be sworn in for duty in their new roles Administrators and personnel from DPS, Penn Medicine, and PPD pose at the front of the auditorium New officers with their right hands raised, are sworn in for duty Presenting the John Cook Award Allied Universal Security Officers are honored for their service Penn Presbyterian security and personnel are honored

February 18, 2025

Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants Celebrated Presidents’ Day at the Palestra

Through a partnership with Penn, PAL kids enjoyed their out-of-school time on a college campus and under the guidance of their mentors from the Penn and Philadelphia Police Departments. The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety and Penn Athletics...

January 27, 2025

Self-Defense & Empowerment Courses

Special Services offers free-of-charge self-defense classes to ALL Penn affiliates. These self-defense trainings empower individuals through communication and physical defense. Our courses are available through our partnership with Penn's Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA). They are held at Pottruck...

December 23, 2024

University of Pennsylvania Police Department’s K9 Toby to get donation of body armor

University of Pennsylvania Police Department's K9 Toby will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Toby’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and...

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