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 29, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Kyle Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the exterior of Kyle House for the report of a gasoline odor. It was determined that a vehicle owned by a Swarthmore employee had a leak. The owner was notified and removed the vehicle from campus. An absorbant was used to contain the gasoline. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety was notified.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Time: 02:02 PM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples lot for the report of a vehicle accident. There were no injuries and both parties were identified.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Conditions
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Time: 03:42 PM
Location: Dupont Lot
Synopsis: A Swarthmore College employee contacted Public Safety and reported an unknown male walking around Whittier lot placing business cards on vehicles within the lot. The business was identified and contacted to not distribute advertising on campus.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Time: 05:26 AM
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Kohlberg Hall for the report of unusual drawings within a classroom. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Smoke Alarm
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Time: 04:14 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector activation within Wharton Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the detector malfunctioned and Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Dating Violence
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Time: 11:52 AM
Location: College Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Title IX Coordinator about a possible issue of intimate partner violence involving a Swarthmore student against another Swarthmore student in 2014/2015. Matter being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Referral
Vehicle Accident
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Time: 10:09 PM
Location: Dupont Science Building Parking Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dupont Lot for the report of a vehicle accident. There were no injuries.
Status: Open
Medical Response
Date: Friday, March 4, 2016
Time: 02:18 AM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for the report of an ill student. The student declined medical attention.
Status: Closed
Power Failure
Date: Friday, March 4, 2016
Time: 10:10 PM
Location: 101 South Chester Road
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that the power had gone out in 101 S. Chester Road due to a PECO problem. PECO was notified and power was eventually restored.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Friday, March 4, 2016
Time: 10:29 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of loud noise within a student’s room. The student was identified and complied with request to reduce the noise.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
Time: 05:42 PM
Location: Lang Performing Arts Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to LPAC for an ill individual not affiliated with the college. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
