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.
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 10:40 a.m.
Location: Off Campus
Synopsis: A Clery Crime Report was received from a former student relative to an out of state incident that occurred prior to the person’s attendance at Swarthmore College.
Status: Title IX Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 8:46 p.m.
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Kohlberg for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that a duct detector is defective. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
Investigation/Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 9:36 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an unknown individual within a Swarthmore student’s room. Upon arrival, the individual was identified as a family member of the student.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 10:21 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a fire alarm. Upon arrival the building had evacuated. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the steam from the shower activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was no sign of smoke or fire. There was no cause for alarm activation. Facilities notified.
Status: Closed
Safety Hazard
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 8:10 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a newspaper delivery blocking one door at Clothier. While in the area, a Swarthmore student retrieved the papers.
Status: Inactive
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 9:07 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a theft report from a Swarthmore student about the theft of their wallet within Clothier Hall. Upon investigation, the wallet was found.
Status: Closed
Public Drunkenness/Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 1:07 a.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance and Crozer Medic responded to the report of an unresponsive individual within Alice Paul. The individual became belligerent. The individual was identified as a Swarthmore student. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 6:11 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Clothier Hall. Upon arrival, there was smoke. It was determined that food particles left on cooking tray began to smoke. The area was vented.
Status: Closed
Disturbance
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 1:32 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a dispute. Upon arrival, the individuals were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquid Malt Brew, Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 3:10 a.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated student. The student declined treatment and will be cited for under age drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Safety Hazard, Fire Hazard
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 1:57 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found plastic cups on top of the stove within Worth Residence Hall.
Status: Closed
