Crime
Divison of Public Safety recognizes officers at awards night
Last night the Division of Public Safety held its awards night, which particularly commemorated Penn Police officer Jimmy Morrison, who died in August.Crime Log: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14
This week’s crime log includes theft, violation of the liquor law, criminal trespassing, and two confidential sex offenses.October crime incidents up by one from 2012
While the crime levels around campus this October are similar those in October 2012, automobile theft rose by eight incidences in October 2013.MetLife Foundation recognizes U. City crime reduction with award
The crime reduction in University City is over twice the percentage of crime reduction in all of Philadelphia, according to UCD’s press release.
Liquor board grants Penn $25,000 for alcohol education
The money is paying for overtime for Penn Police officers on five high-risk weekends throughout the school year for the next two years.Alleged robber to face fewer court charges
On Nov. 7, prosecutors withdrew charges against Marquise Wakefield for his alleged robbery of a 14-year-old girl at gunpoint on Sept. 9.
A night ride with Penn Police
The DP rode along with officers from the University of Pennsylvania Police Department, for the opportunity to experience the life in the night of a UPPD officer.Crime Log: Oct. 11 to 17
The crimes in the Penn Patrol Zone from Oct. 11 to Oct. 17.
Penn Police defend handling of Mad Mex incident
According to the Daily News, DPS gave preferential treatment to an aggressor in a fight at Mad Mex on Oct. 11.September crime rates stable since 2012
Theft continues to be a problem at Penn, while crimes against persons declined in comparison to last year.Crime Log: Oct. 4 to Oct. 10
Crime log for the week of Oct. 4 to Oct. 10
Robbery with weapon at 41st and Ludlow streets
An unaffiliated male was walking in the area when two males came up to him and displayed what appeared to be a handgun.
In seventh Spruce St. car accident, police search for driver
The Philadelphia Police Department is still searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run that occurred on campus on Thursday evening.Crime Log: Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
Read about the crimes that occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 27 and Oct. 3.
Police release video of campus hit-and-run
The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance video of a hit-and-run that occurred on campus Thursday evening.
Car hits bicyclist at 3800 block of Spruce Street
The bicyclist, an unaffiliated female, is being treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.