The Division of Public Safety (DPS) continues to provide comprehensive safety and security services on a 24x7 basis for all areas comprising the Penn Patrol Zone, which includes 30th Street to 43rd Street on the east-west border and Market Street to Baltimore Avenue on the north-south border. Penn Police and Allied Universal security officer staffing levels remain consistent. 

Reach DPS at any time by calling the PennComm emergency communications center at 215-573-3333. 

DPS Walking Escorts:
Public Safety Security Officers will walk with you anywhere in the Penn Patrol Zone. The FREE Walking Escort service extends between 30th and 43rd Streets, and Market to Baltimore Avenue 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It also extends west to 50th Street, and north/south from Spring Garden to Woodland Avenue, between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. via the University’s partnership with the University City District Ambassador Program by calling the same phone number. 

SOCIALLY-DISTANCED WALKS: All officers will be wearing protective facial masks. They will also have visible photo identification badges which you can always ask to check before proceeding with the walk. The officer will maintain a safe distance during the walk for your and their protection.

How to Request a Walking Escort:

• Ask any Public Safety Officer on patrol or inside a building
• Call (215) 898-WALK (9255) or 511 (from campus phone)
• Use one of the many building and blue-light phones located on and off Penn’s campus

DPS Special Property Checks for Vacated Properties:
Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches when the resident is away. You may register here: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/contact/propertycheck/

• The program is available without charge to residents within the Penn patrol zone, from 30th Street west to 43rd Street and from Baltimore Avenue north to Market Street.
• Students, faculty, and staff who live in the patrol zone are encouraged to register their residence. Be sure to list your contact information, other occupants, landlord if applicable, vacancy dates, scheduled repairs, and someone other than a landlord with access or a key to the property.
• Penn Police will periodically check the exterior of registered properties, for signs of criminal activity or security breaches during the break. Special checks cannot be provided for interior areas of apartment complexes. Remember to close and lock all doors and windows before you leave, and arrange for packages to be delivered elsewhere while you are away.