ALMANAC BETWEEN ISSUES September 13, 2001



Emergency Information: Message from the Division of Public Safety

A Message to the University Community from the Division of Public Safety

The safety and security of the Penn Community is of paramount importance to each and every member of the Division of Public Safety. In response to yesterday's tragic events, the Division of Public Safety has taken extra measures to ensure the safety of our community. The University Police Department will be fully staffed until further notice. We have taken measures to secure our entire campus, utilizing both police and security personnel. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the University Community for the cooperation and response we have received during these troubling times.

Additionally, we would like to take this opportunity to revisit best security practices to be followed at all times:

  • Report any suspicious packages, threatening phone calls, or e-mails to the UPPD by calling 511 from any campus phone or by calling (215) 573-3333 from any off-campus phone.
  • If you observe any suspicious behavior by persons in or around campus buildings, call the UPPD or report the activity by using the nearest Blue Light Emergency phone.

For additional information on these and other security measures, please visit the University's emergency information website at www.upenn.edu/about/emergency_preparedness.php. In particular, please review the protocol for suspicious packages as well as the checklist for telephone threats.

Thank you for your cooperation during these trying times.

--Division of Public Safety


Posted 9/13/01

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