UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) will hold an open house for all students, faculty and staff from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at its newly renovated offices in Suite 104 of University Support Building I at University Park.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the facility that houses UPPS’s criminal investigations, physical security and emergency management units, as well as University Police Dispatch. Additionally, staff from the department’s community-oriented policing, public safety specialists (armed) and auxiliary student officer units will share information about available community education programs and their work at the University. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the various safety and security resources and services provided by the department, meet with administrative staff and officers, and discover career opportunities now available.
“This open house is aimed at showcasing the many programs and services provided by the units in University Police and Public Safety and unveiling the new office location and its housed services, employees and advanced technologies,” said Chief of Police and Public Safety Wesley Sheets. “This inside look into the back end of police operations at Penn State allows our employees to share with the Penn State community the many ways in which they work hard every day to keep our community a safe place to live, work and learn.”
Visitors do not need to register for the event. University Support Building I is located on University Drive and is accessible via the free Campus Shuttles. Information on Campus Shuttle service can be found at transportation.psu.edu.
About University Police and Public Safety
Penn State University Police and Public Safety consists of a full-service police department with highly trained and sworn officers who have full law enforcement authority at 22 of Penn State’s campuses. It also is comprised of numerous specialized units, including those focused on emergency management, physical security, and behavioral threat management. The department employs a great number of security measures and technologies on its campuses, including, but not limited to, computerized card access control in residence halls, alarm systems, 24/7 campus patrols, and surveillance cameras.
Those interested in learning more about UPPS are encouraged to visit police.psu.edu.