Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, April 8
Time: 3:46-4:00 p.m.
Location: Lang Performing Arts Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within LPAC. The building was evacuated. Upon investigation, there was no sign of smoke or fire. The alarm was reset and occupants we cleared to back into the building.
Status: Cleared
Forcible Fondling
Date: –
Time: –
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: A male resident student reported being forcibly fondled by a known individual. No additional information about the time, date, or location are available at this time. Matter forwarded to Title IX Coordinator.
Status: Title IX-Referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 8:37 a.m.
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: Title IX Coordinator Sharmaine LaMar reported that a female resident student reported to her that she was sexually assaulted by a known male during the fall semester. No additional information about the date, time or location are available at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Title IX-Referral
Suspicious Odor
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 11:13 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a suspicious odor within Wharton Residence Hall. The source of the odor was not determined.
Status: Cleared
Theft
Date: Sunday, April 4-Monday, April 5
Time: 10:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: An Essie Mae’s “open sign” was stolen. The value of this sign is approximately $280. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault Report
Date: Wednesday, April 10
Time: 8:23 a.m.
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: A male resident student reported that a female resident student reported to him that she was sexually assaulted last fall by a known individual. No additional information about the location, date or time are known at this time. Matter referred to Title IX Coordinator.
Status: Title IX Referral
Harassment/Stalking
Date: Sunday, April 7-Monday, April 8
Time: 12:00 a.m. Sunday-5:30 p.m. Monday
Location: Sharples Drive
Synopsis: A staff member reported harassing communication by an unknown individual. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 9:35-10:20 a.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a medical call for a non-student. Swarthmore medics responded and evaluated.
Status: Cleared
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, April 11
Time: 6:17 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the field house for a sick female student. Swarthmore ambulance responded and transported the student to the hospital for further evaluation.
Status: Cleared
Medical Response
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 1:52-2:08 p.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded for a male student requesting medical evaluation. The student was transported to Worth Health Center for further evaluation.
Status: Cleared
Investigation of person
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 2:10-3:05 p.m.
Location: Sproul Observatory
Synopsis: A staff member reported receiving several phone calls from an alum requesting personal information for other alumni. Information was not supplied and a report was forwarded to the appropriate department.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 8:54-9:01 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety conducted a Residence Hall fire exit drill.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 8:45-8:54 p.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety conducted a Residence Hall fire exit drill.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 8:34-8:45 p.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety conducted a Residence Hall fire exit drill.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 8:25-8:28 p.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety conducted a Residence Hall fire exit drill.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 9:49-10:09 p.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a female resident’s room because of an allergic reaction. Swarthmore ambulance evaluated and transported the student to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 6:03 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: A staff member reported a student in need of some medical assistance due to a possible allergic reaction. The student was transported to Worth Health Center.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 10:19 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: A non-student male requested medical assistance. Public Safety and a Swarthmore ambulance responded. The individual was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 2:27-2:37 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer responded to the Women’s Resource Center for two consecutive fire alarms due to cooking. No fire was observed. The area was cleared of smoke and the alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Hazard
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 2:32 p.m.
Location: Sharples #3/ Kitao Gallery
Synopsis: While responding to a fire alarm, Public Safety officers observed furniture obstructing access to the fire panel. Obstruction was removed and the fire panel was reset.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 4:09-4:22 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: A Public Safety Officer Responded to Wharton Residence Hall courtyard for loud music. Upon arrival, several individuals were observed singing and Public Safety requested that the volume be lowered.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person
Date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 3:46-4:07 a.m.
Location: Hallowell Residence
Synopsis: A female resident student reported an unknown male was observed within a residence hall. Public Safety responded and the individual could not be located.
Status: Closed
