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.
Investigation Person
Date: Monday, September 8th
Time: 1:19 p.m.
Location: Cunningham Parking Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unidentified person asleep within a vehicle parked in Cunningham Parking Lot. Upon arrival the vehicle was gone.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 1:52 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to burnt popcorn.
Status: Closed
Disturbance
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 1:34 p.m.
Location: Parrish East Circle
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer observed a dispute between a student driver and the driver of another vehicle who followed the student to Parrish East Circle to discuss the student failing to stop for a stop sign. The driver of the other vehicle called 911 for Swarthmore Police to respond.
Status: Inactive
Emergency Message Received
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: Off Campus Location
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the corner of Rutgers and Yale Avenue after receiving an EmergenSee alert from a tablet, The area was checked with negative results. Upon further investigation, the owner of the tablet was identified as a Swarthmore staff member. Swarthmore Police were notified, and responded along with Public Safety. It was determined that the staff member accidentally activated the EmergenSee application.
Status: Closed
Safety Hazard
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 9:37 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: While on a routine patrol outside, Public Safety observed a garden hose stretched across two walkways, causing a safety hazard. Grounds was notified.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 11:42 a.m.
Location: Worth Health Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to Worth Health Center for the report of a Swarthmore resident student in need of medical assistance. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 6:50 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to steam from the shower. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to reset the alarm panel. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 7:23 p.m.
Location: Barn
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police with a false alarm at the “Barn Apartments.”
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, September 11th
Time: 9:50 p.m.
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Kohlberg Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. The reason for activation is unknown.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, September 12th
Time: 2:07 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Kohlberg Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. Officers observed damage to one of the pull stations, rendering it inoperable. An “out of service” sign was placed over the pull station and Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Friday, September 12th
Time: 1:27 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report via email from a Swarthmore resident student regarding a theft from within Parrish Hall. The student reported that several items were missing from a box that was sealed and placed in student storage. No further information at this time.
Status: Open
Medical Response/Possession of a Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 12:49 a.m.
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. Upon arrival, the student did not require medical assistance. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Weapons Use and Sale
Date: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 1:01 a.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for the report of a Swarthmore resident student who was alarmed by another Swarthmore resident student who was possessing and inappropriately handling a knife.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Saturday, September 13th
Time: 3:45 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Meadow for the report of damaged property. Upon arrival, the officer observed two damaged bird feeders.
Status: Closed
Disorderly Conduct/Possession of a Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 12:40 a.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets dorm in reference to a belligerent intoxicated student. Swarthmore Police and Medic responded. The student was transported to the hospital. The student was subsequently charged.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 1:12 a.m.
Location: Bond Memorial Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Bond Memorial Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated by a pull station. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Disturbance
Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 12:51 a.m.
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a SWAT Team member regarding safety concerns at the Delta Upsilon Fraternity House. Upon arrival, it was determined that the party had reached capacity. The students were advised not to let anyone else enter until the crowd dissipated. No further incidents were reported.
Status: Closed
Public Drunkenness
Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 12:13 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Sharples Dining Hall for the report of a belligerent intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. Upon arrival, it was determined that the intoxicated student did not require medical assistance and agreed to return to his dorm room. The matter has been referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Sunday, September 14th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to steam from the shower.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Monday, September 15th
Time: 1:16 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to dust.
Status: Closed
