Public Safety opens doors for behind-the-scenes tour

Ever wonder what goes on behind the blue brick walls at the Division of Public Safety (DPS) at 4040 Chestnut St.? Once a year, DPS opens its doors to the Penn and University City communities for an Open House. This year it is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Penn Division of Public Safety to Host Open House

PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety will hold its annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 4040 Chestnut St. Visitors can take a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the PennComm Communications Center, which serves as the command and control center for the Public Safety operation and take a turn on the Firearm Training Simulator. 

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GSE prof spotlighted at White House

When the White House was looking for an expert to speak at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week in Washington, they turned to a familiar face: Marybeth Gasman of Penn’s Graduate School of Education.

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Campus safety drills prepare Penn for crises

Natural disasters have been making local headlines in recent days —hurricanes, floods, mudslides and even an earthquake right here in Philadelphia. So what should the Penn community do when there is a campus emergency?

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