Crime
Sexual violence survey findings don't shock administrators
The data confirms previous research on why students underreport sexual violence, Director of Student Sexual Violence Prevention Jessica Mertz said.
Why Penn students hesitate to report sexual assault
About a third of Penn female undergraduates say they’ve been sexually assaulted, according to the results of the American Association of Universities' survey, whose results were released last Monday.
Car runs through papal police barricade near campus, suspect tased
The suspect was tased when he allegedly grabbed an officer's uniform.
PennComm Dispatcher saves lives with bird's eye view of campus
Ommett Levine works at the PennComm Operations Center, a department under the Division of Public Safety that functions as a 24/7 virtual patrol center.
Suspects flee the scene in alleged armed robbery on 4400 Sansom
Two men allegedly took a local student's belongings just outside the Penn Patrol Zone.
"Story of a Rape Survivor" uses art to heal victims
The performance is meant to be therapeutic for not only for the performers, some of whom are sexual assault survivors, but also for any audience members who may be survivors.
New crime report provides more transparency for sex offenses
This year, federal mandates to release more transparent campus crime statistics have kicked in.
Crime log: Sept. 4 - Sept. 10
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10.
Penn Public Safety requiring anti-stress training for officers
DPS is working with members of the Positive Psychology Center to craft the training program.
Crime Log: Aug. 28 - Sept. 3
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 28 and Sept. 3.
Penn administrators, coaches ride along with police to parties
The program helps administrators better understand some of the challenges the officers face in terms of off-campus parties and general student interaction with the West Philadelphia community.
How to get around and stay safe during the pope's visit
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush to find out what you need to know to stay safe.
Lawsuit on behalf of suicide victim reveals her struggle to get help at Penn
Penn is named as a defendant due to alleged “unsympathetic, hostile and at times vindictive” behavior that administrators showed towards Arya Singh.
Lawsuit Filed Against Penn, Amazon Inc. for Nursing Student's Suicide
The lawsuit blames Amazon.com for allowing her to purchase the soluble cyanide salts online that she used to kill herself.
After Phila. Police pilot, still no plans for body cameras for Penn Police
The Division of Public Safety has been researching body cameras, but is in no rush to implement a new system.
Number of hospitalized students during NSO drops 50 percent
Last year, 21 freshman alone were hospitalized.
Crime Log: Aug. 13 – 20
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 13 and 20.
Guide to staying safe on campus
What you need to know to staying safe on and around campus.
Crime Log: Aug. 5 – 12
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.