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University Police & Public Safety

We serve and protect our community with respect, professionalism, and accountability while striving for excellence.

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Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of action steps if confronted with a threat

Run, Hide, Fight: Community reminded of action steps if confronted with a threat

Based on the Run, Hide, Fight model developed by the city of Houston, Texas, Penn State’s Active Attacker Response Program offers the same three action steps if confronted with an active assailant, making it easy to remember and act upon in an emergency: run if you can, hide if you can’t, and fight if you have to.
Penn State University Police and Public Safety leads 911 addressing project

Penn State University Police and Public Safety leads 911 addressing project

A project to enhance safety at all Penn State campuses has resulted in the 911 addressing of all buildings at University Park and at 21 of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses.
Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new, returning students for spring 2024

Staying safe at Penn State: A guide for new, returning students for spring 2024

The beginning of the spring semester at Penn State marks more than just the start of classes. For some students, the new semester also marks their first time living on their own, and with that independence also comes the need for personal responsibility for one’s own safety and security.
'Women in Policing and Public Safety' event to be held Jan. 18

'Women in Policing and Public Safety' event to be held Jan. 18

Penn State University Police and Public Safety will host a "Women in Policing and Public Safety" event at University Park from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, in Room 134 of the HUB-Robeson Center.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts threat and response training

Penn State Wilkes-Barre hosts threat and response training

Local education professionals, police and public safety units had the opportunity to take part in an eight-hour threat and response training held at Penn State Wilkes-Barre in December. Faculty, staff and police from Penn State's Hazleton, Schuylkill and Wilkes-Barre campuses were among those in attendance. 
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Transparency and Accountability

Transparency and Accountability Initiative

To further an environment of trust and legitimacy between police and the community, University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) has developed the Transparency and Accountability Initiative.

Click here to learn more about our police unit and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.