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Any student,
faculty or staff member who is a victim of crime, observes an incidence of
crime, or witnesses suspicious activity is encouraged to promptly report the
information to the Department of Public Safety by calling 215-895-2222,
24 hours a day, seven days a week, or by using one of the emergency call boxes
that directly establishes communication to the Public Safety Dispatch Command
Center.
The call will be answered by a Department of Public Safety Dispatcher who is trained and certified to gather information and to dispatch the appropriate personnel to the location to take a report or to take the necessary steps to address the situation.
For safety and quality assurance purposes, all calls to 215-895-2822, 215-895-2222, and all emergency call box lines are digitally recorded.
When filing a report be prepared to provide as much detailed information as possible and to speak in a clear and calm manner. It is extremely important that as much information as possible is provided, such as; name, location, time, date, and a description of the incident.
Incidents can also be reported by contacting the following security offices. A detailed report of the incident will be forward to the Department of Public Safety for review and further investigation is deemed necessary.
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Queen Lane Security Office/Desk - 215-991-8132
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Center City Campus – Tenet Security Emergency - 215- 762-7111
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Center City Campus – Non-Emergency - 215-762-7110
Reporting A Sexual Assault
If a sexual assault occurs, a victim is encouraged to come forward for support and assistance as well as to report the incident. Victims are encouraged to contact the Office of Support Services of the Department of Public Safety immediately, and call 215-895-2222 for assistance.
When a sexual assault has occurred, it is very important to preserve any potential evidence by not showering or straightening up the crime scene. Once in contact with the Office of Support Services, the individual can be accompanied to the rape trauma unit at Jefferson Hospital for immediate medical attention.
The Office of Support Services will advise the victim of hospital procedures, including the involvement of the Philadelphia Police Sex Crimes Unit. The individual is apprised of all options for filing a complaint, both on campus and off, including the right to report fully to the Philadelphia Police, to file an anonymous report with Philadelphia Police, or to file no report with the Philadelphia Police.
The choice is solely up to the victim. The Office of Support Services will outline the procedures and potential consequences of all these options.
Upon request, the University will assist in changing a sexual assault victim's academic and/or housing assignments if the changes requested are reasonably available.
The Division of Student Life sponsors a series of seminars designed to increase students' sexual awareness and steps to take to enhance personal safety. Announcements are distributed informing students of dates and times of these events.