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.
Suspicious Odor
Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
Time: 01:26 PM
Location: Hicks Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Hicks Hall for the reported odor of gas. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Time: 11:36 AM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to PPR Apartments for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire; it was determined that cooking activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Time: 07:48 PM
Location: Matchbox Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of the theft of headphones from a Swarthmore student in the Matchbox. The headphones were located in the lost-and-found at the Matchbox.
Status: Inactive
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 12:24 AM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Roberts Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that cooking activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Unauthorized Activity
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 10:17 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety and the OSE/RCC observed unauthorized drinking games in Paces. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation
Date: Friday, February 16, 2018
Time: 12:34 PM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to McCabe Library for the report of an unknown item. It was determined that the item was a discarded backpack.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, February 16, 2018
Time: 05:47 PM
Location: Bond Memorial Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Bond Memorial Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Friday, February 16, 2018
Time: 09:05 PM
Location: Bond Parking Lot
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a Swarthmore College student in possession of alcohol and a false identification card. 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: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: 09:46 PM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to the report of an ill student in Danawell Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated; they were transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest
Investigation
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: 10:13 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a noise complaint. The Swarthmore students complied with a request to turn their music down.
Status: Dean’s referral
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: 10:32 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a noise complaint in Wharton Residence Hall. The Swarthmore students complied with the request to turn their music down.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018
Time: 11:16 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student needed further evaluation and treatment. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 12:28 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Phi Psi Fraternity House to help with crowd control at a registered social event.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Time: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Location: 03:00 AM
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for the report of unknown noises coming from a Swarthmore student’s residence. The cause was identified and officers cleared. No further action was needed.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 08:05 AM
Location: Lamb-Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and ambulance responded to the Lamb-Miller Field House for the report of an injured student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018
Time: 08:32 PM
Location: Lamb-Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and ambulance responded to the Lamb-Miller Field House for the report of an injured student. The student was evaluated and it was determined that no further treatment was needed.
Status: Closed
