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.
Collision
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Time: 06:23 AM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Fieldhouse Lane for the report of a vehicle collision involving a College-owned vehicle. There were no injuries and Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Sexual Assault
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Time: 12:31 PM
Location: Residence hall on-campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a possible sexual assault of a student that occured on campus. The matter was referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Collision
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Time: 03:48 PM
Location: 101 South Chester Road
Synopsis: A vehicle struck a Public Safety vehicle on patrol. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Friday, March 02, 2018
Time: 12:52 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for an intrusion alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated by EVS working in the area.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Friday, March 02, 2018
Time: 01:26 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a noise complaint. The officers met with the students and they complied with the request to turn the music down.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, March 02, 2018
Time: 01:31 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Worth Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. There was a strong odor of marijuana and it was determined that the smoke detector had been obstructed. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Elevator/Lift Problem
Power Failure
Date: Friday, March 02, 2018
Time: 03:40 PM
Location: Pearson Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Pearson Hall for the report of an individual inside an elevator that was malfunctioning due to a campus-wide power outage. The individual was extricated.
Status: Inactive
Elevator/Lift Problem
Date: Friday, March 02, 2018
Time: 05:40 PM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to PPR Apartments for the report of an individual inside an elevator that was malfunctioning due to a campus-wide power outage. The individual was extricated.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2018
Time: 10:59 AM
Location: 302 Avondale Road
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered a tree had fallen on wires at 302 Avondale Road, and the wires had started to ignite the tree. Two fire departments were dispatched and PECO was notified.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2018
Time: 04:35 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Parrish Hall for an activated fire alarm. The investigation determined steam escaping from a pipe had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2018
Time: 11:17 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the reported odor of marijuana. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2018
Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety and OSE were notified of an ill Swarthmore student in Willets Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated and that further evaluation and treatment were necessary. Swarthmore Police and an ambulance responded. The student will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest
Noise Complaint
Date: Sunday, March 04, 2018
Time: 02:28 AM
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Woolman Residence Hall for a noise complaint. The individuals were identified and left without incident.
Status: Closed
Unauthorized Activity
Date: Sunday, March 04, 2018
Time: 07:49 AM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered signs in violation of College policy. The signs were removed and the information forwarded to the appropriate offices.
Status: Closed
