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.
Medical Emergency
Date: Monday, September 28, 2015
Time: 4:51 PM
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Media Ambulance responded to Kohlberg Hall for the report of an ill individual. After evaluation, medical treatment was declined.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Time: 8:33 AM
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mary Lyon Residence Hall for the report of a smoke detector alarm. There was no sign of smoke or fire. The smoke detector was replaced and Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Hazard
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015
Time: 07:51 AM
Location: Papazian Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety noted a narrow walkway to fire panel located in Papazian Hall. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
Accident – Crash
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety received the report of a college owned vehicle involved in an accident off campus. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Reckless Driver
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015
Time: 01:01 PM
Location: Harvard Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety received a complaint of reckless driving about the driver of a college owned vehicle. The driver of the van failed to stop for a stopped school bus with its stop signs extended and flashing. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Thursday, October 01, 2015
Time: 04:28 PM
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mary Lyon for the report of smoke coming from the basement. It was determined that the smoke was steam coming from a dryer in the laundry room.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, October 02, 2015
Time: 09:27 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the activation of alarm was caused by steam from a shower.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Friday, October 02, 2015
Time: 03:15 PM
Location: Lang Performing Arts Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Lang Performing Arts Center for an injured individual. The individual declined medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2015
Time: 01:32 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that steam from a shower activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2015
Time: 06:12 PM
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Delta Upsilon Fraternity House for a fire alarm. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the cause of the alarm was steam from a shower.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, October 03, 2015
Time: 07:15 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Sharples Dining Hall for the report of an injured Swarthmore student. The student was transported to Springfield Hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, October 04, 2015
Time: 11:44 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the cause of the alarm was steam from a shower.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Monday, October 05, 2015
Time: 12:56 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety took a report of a suspicious posting on social media. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
