The University of Pennsylvania has been ranked #1 on Security magazine’s “Security 500” list for safety and security in the higher-education sector for the 12th consecutive year.

Security magazine’s top 500 ranking creates a database for organizations to measure themselves compared to the performance of their colleagues. It establishes a benchmarking program among security organizations, allowing them to see where they stand in this ongoing peer-
review process.

“Securing a large urban university, including its facilities, students, staff and visitors is a large undertaking,” said Diane Ritchey, editor-in-chief of Security, “that requires leadership, innovation, knowledge and strong partnerships. Maureen Rush [the vice president for public safety at Penn and superintendent of Penn police] and her team have created a national model to successfully mitigate security and risks, and we are once again thrilled to honor their accomplishments.”