http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/PressRoom/default.asp Articles pertaining to the University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety en-us Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:52:00 EST Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:52:00 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jhupp@publicsafety.upenn.edu (Jared Hupp) jhupp@publicsafety.upenn.edu (Jared Hupp) http://www.domesticpreparedness.com/Government/Government_Updates/DHS_Enhances_Security_of_Cesium_Irradiators%3b_Public-Private_Effort_Seeks_to_Keep_Radioactive_Materials_Safe/ Ensuring that radioactive materials from commercial, medical, and academic research facilities do not fall into the hands of individuals or groups that seek to harm the United States is the goal of a public-private partnership initiative between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and irradiator manufacturers. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:12:02 EST http://www.domesticpreparedness.com/Government/Government_Updates/DHS_Enhances_Security_of_Cesium_Irradiators%3b_Public-Private_Effort_Seeks_to_Keep_Radioactive_Materials_Safe/ http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/85636947.html Drexel drop in crime accredited to its police force Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:12:02 EST http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/85636947.html http://www.thedp.com/article/crime-mapping-helps-public-safety-predict-trends Crime-mapping helps Public Safety predict trends Thu, 12 Feb 2010 08:12:02 EST http://www.thedp.com/article/crime-mapping-helps-public-safety-predict-trends http://www.thedp.com/article/penn-police-and-penndot-stress-safe-driving “Click it or ticket” — that’s the message Penn Police is trying to get across as part of their “Thanksgiving Seat Belt Mobilization” campaign, which will be held until Nov. 30. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:12:02 EST http://www.thedp.com/article/penn-police-and-penndot-stress-safe-driving http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/Sec500_2009_Print_OP3.pdf For the 3rd year in a row, the University of Pennsylvania has been ranked number 1 in safety and security by Security Magazine. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:12:02 EST http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/Sec500_2009_Print_OP3.pdf http://thedp.com/article/student-groups-aid-dps-putting-police-athletic-league-events When the Division of Public Safety and the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia opened a new PAL center just a few blocks away from Penn’s campus in April 1997, Penn Police were hoping to help guide the area’s youth while keeping them safe. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:12:02 EST http://thedp.com/article/student-groups-aid-dps-putting-police-athletic-league-events http://thedp.com/article/university-landlords-work-improve-lighting As part of the fourth phase of an initiative to improve lighting both on- and off-campus, the Division of Public Safety is working with other University officials, local businesses and landlords to install more lighting around off-campus residences. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:12:02 EST http://thedp.com/article/university-landlords-work-improve-lighting http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/29/News/Verizons.Hopeline.Cell.Phone.Donation.Program.Comes.To.Penn-3785956.shtml An old cell phone may not seem that useful, but it could make a world of difference for a victim of domestic violence. Verizon Wireless's HopeLine program, which has collected more than 5.6 million used cell phones nationwide since 2001 to help victims of domestic and sexual abuse, is now accepting donations at the company's new University City store, located at 3631 Walnut St. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:12:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/29/News/Verizons.Hopeline.Cell.Phone.Donation.Program.Comes.To.Penn-3785956.shtml http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/24/News/Penn-Tests.Outdoor.Siren.Alert.System-3781720.shtml The 13 speakers that the University installed this past summer to alert the greater campus outdoor area in case of an emergency were successfully tested over a three-day period at the end of last month. The Penn Siren Outdoor System is designed to transmit voice-intelligible messages and alert tones across campus in case of emergencies. The 13 speakers the University installed can be heard over normal street noise, but they are not designed to be heard from inside buildings. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:12:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/24/News/Penn-Tests.Outdoor.Siren.Alert.System-3781720.shtml http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v56/n04/hopeline.html To help fight domestic violence and to demonstrate its commitment to the Penn community, Verizon Wireless is holding a cell phone drive now through November 7, at its new store at 3631 Walnut Street. The beneficiaries are the University of Pennsylvania’s Evelyn Jacobs Ortner Center and the Division of Public Safety. Verizon Wireless marked its recent store opening with HopeLine contributions to these two Penn organizations: the Division of Public Safety, which provides special services to help students cope with dating violence, rape, etc., and the Evelyn Jacobs Ortner Center on Family Violence, which provides research and resources to local legislators, advocacy organizations and educators. Each organization received $2,500. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:12:02 EST http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v56/n04/hopeline.html http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/21/News/Common.Sense.Neighbors.Keys.To.Safety-3777382.shtml The recent disappearance of a Yale University medical student was "pretty unique," in the words of Jonathan Kassa, executive director of Security on Campus, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent crime on college campuses nationwide. But the incident has brought intense focus on staying safe in college, and Penn officials and college security experts maintain that there are several ways of doing just that. Kassa emphasized "common-sense" solutions. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:12:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/21/News/Common.Sense.Neighbors.Keys.To.Safety-3777382.shtml http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/16/News/Bikes.Cars.And.Pedestrians.Share.The.Road-3772388.shtml Anyone who has almost been run down by a bike on Locust Walk will appreciate the new signs reminding everyone they cannot ride their bicycles on the core of campus from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:12:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/09/16/News/Bikes.Cars.And.Pedestrians.Share.The.Road-3772388.shtml http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/08/06/Opinion/Alec-Webley.And.Matt.Amalfitano.youre.Welcome.In.Advance-3754037.shtml When you arrive on campus this fall, either for the first time or (tear!) the last, you likely will start to hear about the Undergraduate Assembly (again). Some may ask: what is the UA? What does it do? Why does it use so many acronyms? For others, the only question will doubtless be, in the immortal words of King of Spain Juan Carlos II: "¿Por qué no te callas?" Why won't we shut up? Fri, 7 Aug 2009 20:12:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/08/06/Opinion/Alec-Webley.And.Matt.Amalfitano.youre.Welcome.In.Advance-3754037.shtml http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=6907655 Thirteen new sirens are being installed on roofs across the University of Pennsylvania campus. Since the shooting at Virgina Tech that killed over 30 people in April 2007, Penn's Public Safety department has been working on the most effective ways to alert students and faculty about an emergency. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:12:02 EST http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=6907655 http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/07/09/News/U.Announces.New.Siren.System-3751138.shtml Earlier this week, the University released plans for the Penn Siren Outdoor System - an alert system that will transmit siren sounds and intelligible voice messages across the greater campus outdoor area to communicate in the event of an emergency. The system's 13 speakers will be installed on campus this summer. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:56:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/07/09/News/U.Announces.New.Siren.System-3751138.shtml http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/UC_Review_07-08-09.pdf An upbeat tone characterized the bi-monthly Friends of 40th Street meeting... Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/UC_Review_07-08-09.pdf http://www.philly.com/philly/education/44652167.html Fresh from the nerve-racking race that is college admissions, Ali Derassouyan felt like a winner - a bit confused, but a winner. Of the nearly 23,000 students who applied to the University of Pennsylvania this year, 17 percent got in - and she was one of them. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.philly.com/philly/education/44652167.html http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20090420_Relays_to_put_Penn_s_top_cop_through_her_paces.html Maureen Rush walks softly and carries a Glock. She also plays drums in a classic-rock band, sings alto in her church choir, and enjoys a good bottle of Italian wine. When she's on the job, however, Rush's vibe can best be described in four syllables. Don't mess with Mo. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20090420_Relays_to_put_Penn_s_top_cop_through_her_paces.html http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/03/30/Opinion/Editorial.Attending.To.The.Issue-3687055.shtml It's still early in the year, but a few recent crime statistics actually have us optimistic for the rest of the year. Compared to the same period in 2008, theft from buildings - the typical unattended wallet-and-laptop swipings - were down significantly in 2009. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:56:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/03/30/Opinion/Editorial.Attending.To.The.Issue-3687055.shtml http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/03/25/News/Penn-Police.Encourage.Bikers.To.share.The.Road-3681454.shtmlF Penn is on the road to better bicycle safety. The Division of Public Safety hosted a kickoff event yesterday for its "Share-the-Road" campaign, designed to teach the public basic bike-safety practices and laws. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:56:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/03/25/News/Penn-Police.Encourage.Bikers.To.share.The.Road-3681454.shtml http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/Police%20Foundation%20article_1.PDF Philadelphia Police Commissioner counts on the Philadelphia Police Foundation to spearhead fundraising to meet needs of Police. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/downloads/NewsArticles/Police%20Foundation%20article_1.PDF http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/02/10/News/Penn-Is.In.The.Clear.With.The.Clery.Act-3621062.shtml Though the accuracy of college crime data has been questioned, experts say Penn does a good job in reporting and distributing crime statistics. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:56:02 EST http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/02/10/News/Penn-Is.In.The.Clear.With.The.Clery.Act-3621062.shtml http://www.philly.com/philly/business/38791487.html The University City District, a Philadelphia private, nonprofit organization, named the following officers and members to its board: Maureen Rush, vice president of public safety at the University of Pennsylvania, is secretary. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.philly.com/philly/business/38791487.html http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=1527 Maureen Rush, Vice President for Public Safety at the University of Pennsylvania has been appointed to the United Way's Board of Directors. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:56:02 EST http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=1527