University Police and Public Safety

Rudy retires after 20 years in Police Services

After nearly 20 years of distinguished service to Penn State Berks, University Police Deputy Chief Kevin Rudy will retire on Aug. 31, 2019. His retirement is the culmination of nearly 40 years in law enforcement.

07/31/19

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Officers at Coffee with a Cop event for employees.

Penn State police to serve free refreshments to employees this summer

Penn State police officers across Pennsylvania will host events for Penn State employees this summer featuring a variety of refreshments, from free coffee to pizza to ice cream and more.

07/01/19

Penn State Berks police officers join Blue CARES

Three Penn State Berks University Police officers have joined Blue CARES, a collaborative community policing program between Berks County law enforcement officers and the Council on Chemical Abuse.

03/06/19

University Police Officer Luke Shivery next to patrol car

University Police begins equipping officers with kit to treat opioid overdoses

Currently, seven campus police stations are equipped with naloxone, including Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Great Valley and University Park. Administrators continue to work with local and county agencies to equip officers with naloxone at the remaining campuses.

09/24/18

University Police Officer C. Luke Shivery

Penn State University Police Officer C. Luke Shivery is the first officer at Penn State to use naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose.

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Bessey named station commander at Penn State Berks

Lt. John Bessey, who previously served as interim lieutenant at Penn State Abington, has been named station commander of University Police at Penn State Berks, effective Sept. 17.

09/12/18

University Police promotes five to serve as district commanders across the state

Penn State University Police and Public Safety has promoted five individuals to the rank of deputy chief, effective Jan. 2, 2018. The deputy chiefs will be assigned as district commanders under a new centralized structure that will unify and streamline police operations at all Penn State Commonwealth Campuses.

12/14/17