Penn is committed to maintaining a safe environment where students feel valued and secure.

This module includes a range of resources, services, and guidelines to help promote personal, campus, and community safety, including information about:

Division of Public Safety (DPS): provides comprehensive support throughout the Penn patrol zone, which includes campus and several surrounding blocks within University City.

Special Services: provides 24/7 support services to members of the Penn community who experience any type of crime in any location. The Special Services team also responds to critical incidents to address and alleviate community distress. Contacting Special Services does not require you to file a police report, but the staff will provide you with options and will assist you in the process if you so choose.

Community Safety & Assistance: Students living in Philadelphia can access a number of additional safety resources and services in the neighborhoods where they live. We encourage students to contact community organizations and non-emergency numbers in seeking assistance with common health and safety issues experienced by those who live in cities.