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Special Checks

Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter Breaks. To request a special check register here: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/contact/propertycheck/

Winter Break: From Thursday, December 19 at 5 p.m. through Tuesday, January 14, at 3 p.m.

Deadline to register: Tuesday, December 17

The program is available without charge to residents in the Penn patrol zone, bounded by 30th Street west to 43rd Street and from Baltimore Avenue north to Market Street.

Students, faculty and staff who live in the patrol zone are encouraged to register their residence below. Be sure to list your contact information, other occupants, landlord if applicable, vacancy dates, scheduled repairs and someone other than a landlord with access or a key to the property.

Penn Police will periodically check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches during the break. Special checks cannot be provided for interior areas of apartment complexes.

Remember to close and lock all doors and windows before you leave and arrange for packages to be delivered to a secure location while you are away. There are several options for safe package delivery:

Additional secure delivery locations: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/packages/

—Division of Public Safety

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