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 20, 2017
Time: 01:17 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a student who had fallen at the exterior of Clothier Hall. No further medical treatment was necessary.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Time: 03:49 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed two individuals, later identified as Swarthmore students, smoking marijuana in Wharton Courtyard. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Time: 06:20 PM
Location: On-campus residence hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on campus over the summer. The matter was referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Fire Hazard
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017
Time: 12:39 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a student’s room in Worth Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. Upon arrival, the officers observed students in the room engaged in unauthorized activities and the smoke detectors covered. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017
Time: 01:06 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the officers observed that students were engaged in unauthorized activities. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017
Time: 06:51 PM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the PPR Apartments for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Vehicle(s)
Date: Friday, November 24, 2017
Time: 12:03 PM
Location: SEPTA Swarthmore Station
Synopsis: Public Safety observed an unoccupied vehicle with its trunk open. Swarthmore Police Department was notified.
Status: Law enforcement referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Friday, November 24, 2017
Time: 10:10 PM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found an unauthorized party in Roberts Residence Hall with underage drinking. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Collision
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2017
Time: 04:57 PM
Location: Chester Road
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Chester Road, at the entrance to the Bond Lot, for the report of a vehicle collision involving a College-owned vehicle. There were no injuries. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, November 25, 2017
Time: 07:52 PM
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Monday, November 27, 2017
Time: 12:03 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a noise complaint. When the officers arrived at the student’s room, they discovered unauthorized activity. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
