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Recent articles
Pennsylvania bike law may improve safety for bikers
A new Pennsylvania bike law that requires a four-foot distance between bicyclists and vehicles has caused a decrease in accidents on campus.
DPS pilots program to secure building entrances
Since 2004, Fagin Hall has been running a similar program, which has reduced theft.
Penn Police arrest robbery suspect
The investigation following an armed robbery on a student which occurred on April 8 has come to a close.
Crime Log | April 6 - April 12
Check out what crime happened on and around campus last week.
Library visitor "fast pass" helping to reduce theft
With a new partnership between the library and the Division of Public Safety, in addition to shortened hours for non-Penn affiliated visitors, theft at Van Pelt has been on the decline. DPS and the library have been piloting a new visitor management system machine since last September, called “fast pass.”
Spring Fling sees 168-percent increase in incidents from last year
This year’s Spring Fling weather brought more than just increased sunshine to campus. Total crime saw a 168-percent increase from last year — from 37 incidents last year to 99 this year.
Patrol zone sees overall crime decrease in March
Three months into the new year, crime in the Penn Patrol Zone has been declining. This March, total crime went down three percent overall in comparison to March 2011.
Crime log | March 23 - March 27
Check out what crimes happened on and around campus last week.
Detective tweets to offer info on crime and build relationships
With one hashtag at a time, Detective Joe Murray is making Philadelphia a little safer.
Joke Issue: Penn Panhandlers Union hold first meeting in McDonald's
The Penn Panhandlers Union had their first General Assembly inside McDonald’s.
Medical Emergency Response Team preps for Spring Fling
MERT members have been preparing themselves with training specific to ecstasy overdoses and sexual assault prior to Spring Fling. This year’s concert featuring electronic dance music is suspected to cause a rise in use of ecstasy.
On urban campus, panhandling a perennial problem
When dealing with panhandlers, DPS’s first approach is to speak to them personally, obtain biographical information and understand the problems the panhandlers are facing. They then ask them to “cease and desist.”
Penn leads way in gender-neutral housing
Increasing numbers of students each year are opting to live in gender-neutral suites in the college houses.
Crime Log | March 2 - March 8
Find out what crimes happened on and around campus from March 2-8.
Police headquarters to move to West Philly
Currently at 8th and Race streets, the headquarters will relocate to 46th and Market streets, where the current landmark Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building stands.
DPS closes hate crime investigation
The Division of Public Safety recently concluded an investigation of a reported swastika engraving on campus.
Student delivery startup to stop serving liquor
Penn Delivers, a student-created alcohol delivery service, will no longer be transporting liquor by midnight tonight.
SEPTA security under question
Several bus riders have been robbed by Derrick Gilham, 44, who frequented SEPTA bus stops along Broad Street — particularly Olney
Crime log: Feb. 3-9
Find out what crimes happened on and around campus from Feb. 3-9.
