Spring Break Safety: Special Checks of Residences

In order to reduce the opportunity for crime (i.e. criminal mischief, burglaries, etc.), the Division of Public Safety is again offering to conduct Special Checks of Residential Properties during the following timeframe: midnight, Friday, March 5, 2004 through 7 a.m., Sunday, March 14, 2004. Students, faculty and staff who live within the following geographical boundaries--Schuylkill River to 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue to Market Street--may participate.

You need to complete and return an application prior to vacating the premise. Applications may be picked up at the Penn Police Headquarters, 4040 Chestnut Street or on Public Safety's website.

The Public Safety website, www.publicsafety.upenn.edu has an online Request For Special Property Check Form along with complete instructions and security tips.

--Division of Public Safety

  Almanac, Vol. 50, No. 24, March 2, 2004