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.
Suspicious Odor
Date: Monday, February 3
Time: 9:30-9:39 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Faculty reported a strong odor of exhaust in the area of the Math department at the Science Center. Officers and Facilities responded to find the odor caused by a nearby snow blower. Doors were open to clear out the fumes.
Status: Cleared
Medical Response
Date: Monday, February 3
Time: 7:30-7:31 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report of a staff member who was injured. A Worker’s Injury Report was filed.
Status: Cleared
Harassment/Stalking by Communication
Date: Saturday, January 25 to Sunday, January 26 (Reported Monday, February 3)
Time: n/a
Location: Off Campus
Synopsis: Interim Title IX Coordinator contacted Public Safety via email to report that a female resident student reported being harassed by a male resident student on 1/25/14-1/26/14. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 7:32-7:46 a.m.
Location: Tunnel Area
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a student who fell at the Tunnel Area. The student was transported to Worth Health Center for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Cleared
Investigation Vehicles
Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 8:06-8:15 p.m.
Location: DuPont Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unattended vehicle with its door open within the DuPont Lot. The door was secured and the owner of the vehicle contacted.
Status: Cleared
Medical Response
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 6:39-7:15 a.m.
Location: Mullan Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Mullan Center. The building was checked for fire and smoke with negative results. Alarm was reset and Facilities was notified.
Status: Cleared
Medical Emergency
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 6:56-7:14 a.m.
Location: Ware Pool
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to Ware Pool for the report of an injured staff member. The staff member was transported to the hospital. A Workplace Injury Report was filed.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 9:54-10:06 a.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Palmer Residence Hall for a fire alarm. Upon arrival it was determined that the alarm was activated due to steam from a nearby bathroom. The alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Suspicious Odor
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 10:15-10:28 a.m.
Location: Cornell Science Library
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Cornell Science Center for the report of a burning smell within the Cornell Library. It was determined to be a piece of equipment that shut down due to the power outage.
Status: Cleared
Robbery/Knife or Cutting Instrument
Date: Wednesday, February 5
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Off Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety was notified of a robbery at knife point in the 100 block of 100 Rutgers Avenue on January 29th. Suspects were not found or identified. Swarthmore Police are investigating.
Status: Inactive
Panic Button Alert
Date: Friday, February 7
Time: 11:51-11:59 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a panic button alert. It was determined that the alert was pressed in error by a staff member.
Status: Cleared
Sexual Assault
Date: Friday, February 7
Time: n/a
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Interim Title IX Coordinator reported to Public Safety that a known female resident student reported being sexually assaulted on campus by a resident male student in 2012.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday, February 7
Time: n/a
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report than on 2/1/14 two resident students were unclothed within Willets Residence Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Intoxication
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 12:37-12:55 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Nether Providence Police responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an intoxicated and uncooperative individual. The individual was arrested.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 12:10-12:45 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Rescue responded to Clothier Hall for the report of an injured individual. Upon evaluation, the individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquid Malt Brew, Medical Emergency, and Intoxication
Date: Sunday, February 4
Time: 1:00-1:43 a.m.
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for an intoxicated student. Upon evaluation, the student was transported to the hospital. The student will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Medical Response/Intoxication
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 3:53 a.m.
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to the report of an injured and intoxicated student within Dana Residence Hall. The student was evaluated and transported to the hospital. The student was cited by Swarthmore Police Department.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 4:16 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. It was determined that burnt popcorn activated the smoke detector. The alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Sunday, February 9
Time: 3:26-3:32 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report that an individual was dumping branches behind the grand stands. Upon arrival, a Swarthmore staff member was identified.
Status: Cleared
