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(s)
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 4:42 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of unknown individuals driving the golf carts at the Service Building. The area was checked with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Time: 9:34 AM
Location: Crum Ledge Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Ledge area for a report of unknown substance in the Crum Creek. The area was checked and it was determined that it was algae in the water.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Time: 9:57 AM
Location: Service Building
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Service Building for the report that a Swarthmore employee was stung multiple times. The employee declined medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Stalking
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Time: 11:18 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that an employee was being stalked by an individual not associated with Swarthmore College. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Time: 11:50 AM
Location: Kyle Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Kyle Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. The cause of the alarm was undetermined. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Vehicle(s)
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Time: 10:49 PM
Location: Chester Road
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed through campus. The vehicle was stopped and owner identified.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Time: 9:41 AM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Lam Miller Fieldhouse for the report of an unknown individual that had gone into a college owned office. The area was searched with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Time: 1:05 PM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within David Kemp Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to construction.
Status: Closed
Accident
Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017
Time: 8:33 AM
Location: College Avenue
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a vehicle accident on College Avenue and Route 320. There were no injuries. Swarthmore Police responded.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 11:34 AM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report regarding graffiti that was observed on several trees in Crum Woods.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 12:20 PM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Pittenger Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated due to dust from construction in the area.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 2:55 PM
Location: Cedar Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the intersection of Cedar and Elm Avenue to assist Swarthmore Police and Swarthmore Fire Company with traffic control.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 5:25 PM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Roberts Residence Hall. Simplex indicated that the alarm originated at a second floor pull station. Upon arrival, all pull stations were checked, but none of them had been activated. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2017
Time: 3:22 AM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm within Beardsley Hall. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results. It was determined that movement from a piece of paper being blown by an air conditioner triggered the alarm.
Status: Closed
Emergency Message Received
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2017
Time: 7:13 PM
Location: Off Campus Location
Synopsis: Public Safety received an EmergenSee notification from a cell phone at an off-campus location. Investigation determined that the notification was sent in error.
Status: Closed
Other/Criminal Trespass
Date: Sunday, July 30, 2017
Time: 6:54
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm within Clothier Bell Tower. Upon arrival, four juveniles who are not affiliated with the College were found in the area. Swarthmore Police Department was contacted and the juveniles were advised that they were not permitted in the bell tower. They left without further intent.
Status: Closed
