Crime
Now, Penn Police can watch you underground
Penn Police can now access live security camera feeds from the underground subway stations around campus through a partnership with SEPTA.
Penn Police has your back with new app
The Penn Guardian app allows the Penn Police to identify and retrieve personalized information about each registered caller.
Chaplain uses art and music to encourage a Gun Free World
University Chaplain Charles Howard envisions a gun-free world, and has a plan to work towards it.
Man commits suicide by jumping into Schuylkill River
The man, estimated to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Drexel revokes Cosby's honorary degree
On Thursday, Drexel University announced its decision to rescind entertainer Bill Cosby's honorary degree, which he received in 1992.
Penn Med employee sues U. for alleged age discrimination
A former Penn Medicine employee is suing the University for unlawful termination in what the University claims was a bogus age discrimination complaint.
Property crimes down and forcible sex offenses up in October, compared to 2014
The increase in sex offenses could be due to the implementation of new reporting procedures, which has resulted in a greater number of victim’s coming forward.
Penn Police honored at Veterans' Day ceremony
The Division of Public Safety officials, Philadelphia Police, security officers, civilians and a dog or two made up the eclectic crowd Wednesday night.
Who is Lorenzo Bonfiglio?
Of seven students interviewed who said they know Bonfiglio personally, none felt he was capable of intentionally starting a serious fire in a fraternity house.
White House rep. to open Week of Action for sexual violence prevention
Penn’s It’s On Us: Week of Action is a effort that is co-sponsored by Penn Dems, Lambda Alliance, Penn Association for Gender Equity, and Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault.
Penn Police receives high praise from community, administrators at accreditation hearing
Praise from all levels of the Philadelphia community was heaped on Penn Police and DPS during Thursday’s accreditation public hearing.
Crime log: Oct. 23 - Oct. 29
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 23 and Oct. 29.
New contactless PennCard system simplifies swiping across campus
A new contactless PennCard swipe system has been installed by the Division of Public Safety in major buildings on campus, and the futuristic tap-security setup is streamlining entrances and advancing safety at Penn.
Sophomore accused of Castle arson charged with 24 criminal counts
College and Wharton sophomore Lorenzo Bonfiglio was arrested last week for allegedly committing arson at the Castle fraternity house.
BREAKING: UPenn Alert prompted by subway groping
A woman called Penn Police to complain that a man had touched her inappropriately as she walked up the stairs of the subway at 40th and Market streets.
Students call for Cosby's honorary degree to be revoked
Students have called for the University to take a stand against Cosby, who now faces accusations from over 50 women who say the comedian raped or sexually assaulted them.
Campus thefts and crimes against property drop 28 percent in 2015
Thefts from buildings on campus have seen the most significant drop, coming down 41 counts in 2015.
UPDATED: Student arrested in Castle arson investigation
The fire was set in a closet at the Psi Upsilon fraternity on 250 S. 36th Street on Oct. 23.
Crime log: Oct. 18 - Oct. 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 18 and Oct. 22.