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 Response
Date: Monday, November 13, 2017
Time: 09:48 PM
Location: Lamb-Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Lamb-Miller Field House for the report of an injured Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Time: 11:35 AM
Location: Cornell Library
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Cornell Library for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a detector had malfunctioned.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Time: 02:48 PM
Location: The Inn at Swarthmore
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Swarthmore Campus and Community Store for the report of a theft. The value of the items is $54.97. The matter was referred to the Swarthmore Police Department.
Status: Law enforcement referral
Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 03:45 AM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 08:15 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Mertz Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the use of hair spray had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Elevator/Lift Problem
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 07:22 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of a malfunctioning elevator with individuals inside of it. The individuals were extricated and Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Sexual Assault
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 10:56 PM
Location: Unknown location
Synopsis: Public Safety received information that a Swarthmore student was sexually assaulted by another Swarthmore student. No information was provided as to the location of the sexual assault. The matter was referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 11:34 PM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received information that an individual not affiliated with the College was touched inappropriately by an unknown individual on campus. No information as to the date was provided. The matter was referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Office
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 12:35 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mertz Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but required no further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 01:24 AM
Location: Delta Upsilon (DU) Fraternity House
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed several Swarthmore students at an unregistered social event in DU. It was determined that the students were smoking marijuana, and the illegal items were confiscated. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Time: 08:00 AM
Location: 506 Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a College-owned property on Fieldhouse Lane for an intrusion alarm. It was determined that the alarm was activated by mistake.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 12:28 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but required no further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation of Vehicle(s)
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 01:15 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an unknown vehicle on Sharples Lane. One of the occupants was associated with the College.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Time: 10:14 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an unauthorized party and drinking games in Willets Residence Hall. The individuals were advised to cease activity and the alcohol confiscated. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 12:39 AM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the PPR Apartments for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but required no further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 12:47 AM
Location: Delta Upsilon (DU) Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to DU to help with crowd control at an authorized social event.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Time: 06:03 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an injured Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
