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.
Vehicle Accident
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 1:51 p.m.
Location: Dupont Lot
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a vehicle strike the parked patrol vehicle in Dupon Lot. The individuals were identified. Photographs documenting damage to the vehicles were taken and attached.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 4:28 p.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Mertz Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 4:38 p.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within David Kemp Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 4:46 p.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Alice Paul Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 5:08 p.m.
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Roberts Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 5:18 p.m.
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Pittenger Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 5:47 p.m.
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Dana Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 5:54 p.m.
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Hallowell Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 6:04 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Wharton Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 6:26 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Parrish Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Monday, November 4
Time: 5:23 p.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Dean of Residence Life conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Palmer Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and no discrepancies were found.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 10:52 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a male resident student injured at the Science Center. Medical treatment was refused.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 2:43 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A staff member reported that a student reported to them that a male resident student was made to participate in activities that were unauthorized by a Swarthmore College organization. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault, Forcible Fondling
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 2:49 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A staff member reported receiving information from a male resident student reporting that he was sexually assaulted. The date, time, location and respondent are unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status Update: 11/9/2013, The Title IX Coordinator reported via the online Clery Crime Reporting webpage that a male resident student was sexually assaulted by a known male. The incident occurred in Spring of 2010 within a residence hall. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 2:51 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A Staff Member notified Public Safety that a female resident student reported unauthorized entry into a residence room by a male resident student. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Crime Prevention
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 4:18 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Health and Wellness seminar with Student Health Educator and Public Safety
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 9:08 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Environmental Health & Safety Office responded to a fire alarm within Parrish Hall. The area was checked and there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to contractors working in the area. The alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 12:57 p.m.
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Kohlberg Hall for a report of a male resident student in need of medical assistance and observed to be unconscious. After evaluation, the student refused medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 5:21 p.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Willets Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 5:34 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Worth Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a male resident student about the theft of his black knapsack, iPod, glasses, and room and mail keys from within Parrish Hall sometime between 10/31/13 and 11/01/13. The value of the items is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 6:08 p.m.
Location: Mary Lyon 4 Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Mary Lyon 4 Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 6:29 p.m.
Location: Bond Lodges
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Bond Lodges, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 5:55 p.m.
Location: Kyle Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Kyle Residence Hall, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a female resident student about the theft of her wallet from within McCabe Library. The value of this wallet is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 9:19 p.m.
Location: DU House and Sharples #4
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Wednesday, November 6
Time: 9:22 p.m.
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers and the Environmental Safety and Health Officer conducted a Fire Safety Drill within Phi Psi Fraternity House, on campus in accordance with regulatory requirements. The building was evacuated and alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 7:00-7:09 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unauthorized individual staying within Worth Residence Hall. Public Safety responded to investigate and the individual was not located. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Safety Hazard
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: While investigating another incident, Public Safety observed two covered smoke detectors in a resident’s room within Worth Residence Hall. The detectors were uncovered. Matter referred to Residence Life.
Status: Closed
Forcible Fondling
Date: Thursday, November 7 (reported). Thursday, May 31 (occurred).
Time: 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Location: Paces Cafe
Synopsis: A female resident student reported that a known male resident student engaged in unwanted sexual contact. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Person(s)/Suspicious Odor
Date: Thursday, November 7
Time: 11:53 p.m.-12:12 a.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report that someone was smoking on the roof of Willets Residence Hall. The roof was checked with negative results. The matter is referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 2:07 a.m.
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to McCabe Library for the report of an unauthorized individual within the library. The building was checked and the individual was not located. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Intoxication
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 12:17-12:53 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the report of an intoxicated male resident student. The student was transported to the hospital and was cited by the Swarthmore Police Department for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Intoxication
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 1:09-1:44 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated female resident student. The student was transported to the hospital and was cited by the Swarthmore Police Department for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Intoxication
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 12:09-12:12 a.m.
Location: Bond Parking Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an intoxicated male resident student who was on the Tri-Co Shuttle. Public Safety responded. The student was evaluated and then escorted to his residence. The matter is referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, and Transportation of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 4:14-4:49 a.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated male resident student. The student was transported to the hospital and was cited by the Swarthmore Police Department for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 4:25-4:29 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke alarm within Parrish Hall. The building evacuated. The area was checked and there was no sign of fire, smoke was cleared. It was determined that cooking was the cause of the alarm. The alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10:12 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke alarm within Worth Residence Hall. The area was checked and there was no sign of smoke or fire. The alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Fire Exit Drill
Date: Sunday, November 10
Time: 12:18-12:40 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Paces within Clothier Hall for the report of unauthorized male individuals in the Paces party. Public Safety identified the individuals. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
