Crime
Activism continues at Penn but remains silent on a major national issue
In late March dash cam footage showing a police officer shooting an unarmed black man in the back sparked national outrage.
Penn Police arrests suspect in string of recent harassments
Penn Police stopped the suspect at 40th and Market Streets after he tried to rob and assault two victims who reported the incident.
Phones stolen at Spring Fling fraternity party
Penn Police is currently investigating the thefts.
TD Bank robbery could be connected to 10 other recent cases
On April 9, Penn and Philadelphia police responded to a robbery alarm at the TD Bank located at 3737 Walnut Street.
Wristbands for Fling parties create culture of exclusivity
Students say wristbands had the potential to leave people out, because of their price and limited quantity.
?Crime Log: April 2 - April 9
See what crimes happened in the Penn Patrol Zone from April 2 to April 9.
Justice Department finds over-use of force by Philly Police
Fifty-nine of the suspects who were shot by Philadelphia Police were unarmed, according to the report.
Up to eight registered parties allowed during Fling weekend
The Undergraduate Assembly recently formed a Commission on Alcohol Safety and Communication to increase transparency at this year’s Fling festivities and prevent the types of rumors that abounded last year. But despite clarifying some information about alcohol policy, concerns remain over this year's Fling alcohol-related initiatives.
Crime log: March 26 - April 1
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone from March 26 to April 1.
Penn wins attorney fees for five-year legal fight
The Trustees were accused of infringing on patents related to Alzheimer's research, but were victorious in a federal jury trial three years ago.
New safety precautions reduce crashes at accident-prone Penn intersection
Six accidents have occurred on the busy intersection of 38th and Spruce Streets since the beginning of 2015.
Unarmed robbery at 41st and Baltimore
Two suspects fled the scene of an unarmed robbery on 41st and Baltimore Friday night.
Penn student awarded $80,000 for wrongful arrest in Occupy Philadelphia
In 2011, sociology PhD student Gregory Harris was arrested for assault after allegedly elbowing a police officer while he observed an Occupy Philadelphia protest for his dissertation.
Mayor Nutter talks sex and safety at DPS Commendation Ceremony
Nutter began his speech with a humorous memory as a Penn undergraduate.
Crime Log: March 19 - March 26
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Police Zone between March 19 and March 26.
How to survive Fling without a criminal record
With Penn’s annual Spring Fling around the corner, Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush gave the Daily Pennsylvanian the scoop on how to emerge from Fling without a criminal record.
UPenn Alert prompted by gunshot-like noises
Nothing at the scene led Penn Police to believe there was evidence of gun shots.
?Behind the Disappearance: Who is Timothy Hamlett?
The former track athlete Timothy Hamlett went missing on Dec. 26 and was last seen near the George Washington Bridge.
The hidden effects of crime shows
A new study suggests that watching television has made people more afraid of crime.