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.
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Monday, October 23, 2017
Time: 8:27 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm in Parrish Hall. lt was determined that a staff member was accessing the space.
Status: Closed
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Monday, October 23, 2017
Time: 4:34 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that the Swarthmore Police and several other municipal police departments were on and around Swarthmore’s campus pursuing an individual suspected of a burglary in Swarthmore borough. The individual was apprehended off campus approximately twenty minutes later. A Campus Awareness Bulletin was sent to the Swarthmore College community.
Status: Closed
Sexual Assault / Attempt to Commit Forcible Rape
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time: 3:20 PM
Location: Off Campus Location
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was sexually assaulted prior to attending Swarthmore College. Matter has been referred to the Title lX.
Status: Title IX Referral
Fire Alarm
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time: 9:13 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: There was no smoke or fire. lt was determined that the alarm was activated due to incense burning in a residence hall room. While responding to the fire alarm, unauthorized items were found and confiscated. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 8:36 AM
Location: Scott Arboretum
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm in the Cunningham House. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 2:15 PM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in the Black Cultural Center. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 1:15 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student in Willets Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but no further medical treatment was necessary. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 12:31 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: While at Clothier Hall for a trouble alarm, Facilites notified Public Safety of a malfunctioning intrusion alarm.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 3:23 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fìre alarm in Willets Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. lt was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Unauthorized Activity
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 9:50 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an unauthorized party in Willets Residence Hall. Alcohol was confiscated. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Unauthorized Activity
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 10:25 PM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety and the Dean’s Office observed an unauthorized party. The students disbursed from the area. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Medical Emergency
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 12:11 AM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Clothier Hall for an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated. The student was in need of further medical treatment and transported to the hospital. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared / Arrest
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 12:13 AM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to PPR Apartments for an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated. The student was in need of further medical treatment and transported to the hospital. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared / Arrest
Medical Emergency
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 12:55 AM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to David Kemp Residence Hall for an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated. The student was in need of further medical treatment and transported to the hospital. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared / Arrest
Medical Emergency
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 1:04 AM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Danawell Residence Hall for an ill Swarthmore student. lt was determined that the student was intoxicated. The student was in need of further medical treatment and transported to the hospital. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared / Arrest
Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 2:18 AM
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student in Palmer Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical treatment. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 5:30 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in Wharton Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to a malfunctioning detector. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 2:53 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in Wharton Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was malfunctioning. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive
