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.
Safety Hazard
Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
Time: 09:35 AM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for the report of a damaged button within the elevator. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
Time: 09:48 AM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to the report of an ill individual not affiliated with the college. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
Time: 11:07 AM
Location: Service Building
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Service Building for the report of an accident involving college-owned vehicles. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
Time: 11:45 AM
Location: Bond Memorial Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Bond Memorial Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Monday, September 5, 2016
Time: 12:22 PM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: Public Safety responded for the report of individuals not affiliated with the college who had been stung by bees in the woods. The individuals declined medical attention. Grounds was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Hazard
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Time: 07:02 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of items in a hallway blocking a fire escape door. Facilities was notified to remove the items.
Status: Inactive
Elevator Problem
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Time: 07:50 PM
Location: Trotter Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed problems with the elevator in Trotter Hall. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Time: 12:26 AM
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Mary Lyons. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Time: 02:38 PM
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Palmer Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that dust from construction activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Assault
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Time: 07:35 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about a student physically assaulting another student during a party at Paces Lounge. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Vehicle Accident
Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
Time: 11:20 AM
Location: Whittier Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Whittier Circle for an accident involving a college-owned vehicle striking a light pole. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
Time: 01:14 PM
Location: Martin Biological Lab
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Martin Biological Lab for a vehicle accident. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance
Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
Time: 09:32 PM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to the Crum Woods for a Swarthmore student under the influence of a controlled substance. The student was transported to the hospital and cited by Swarthmore Police.
Status: Cleared/arrest
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time: 02:35 PM
Location: Cunningham Fields
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Cunningham Fields for the report of an injured individual. The individual was identified as a visitor to campus and was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time: 02:54 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for an alarm. Upon arrival it was determined that the alarm was activated due to misuse of the water for the sprinkler system. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time: 04:59 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Willets Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was malfunctioning. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Time: 07:07 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. The cause for the alarm was due to a broken drain leaking into a smoke detector. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
Time: 07:42 PM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown odor within the Science Center. It was determined that the odor was from work being done at the beehives at the exterior of the building.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016
Time: 08:10 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the report of an unknown odor within Willets Residence Hall. It was determined that the odor was gas from the hot water heater; this is normal.
Status: Closed
