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.
Investigation
Date: Monday, March 05, 2018
Time: 12:42 PM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: A Swarthmore College student contacted Public Safety about a troubling message left on his residence door’s whiteboard. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Monday, March 05, 2018
Time: 02:40 PM
Location: Delmont Laboratories
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Delmont Labs for the reported odor of fire. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Time: 02:00 AM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for the report of an ill individual. It was determined that the Swarthmore student was intoxicated but not in need of further treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Emergency Response Drill
Date: Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Time: 09:54 AM
Location: Swarthmore Friends Nursery School
Synopsis: Public Safety officers conducted a shelter drill at the Swarthmore Friends Nursery School. The information was shared with the appropriate departments and remains on file.
Status: Closed
Institutional Vandalism
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Time: 11:21 AM
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Scheuer Room for the reported vandalism of a camera. The value of the damage is $500.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Time: 06:10 PM
Location: Lang Performing Arts Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Lang Performing Arts Center for the reported odor of natural gas. The area was checked with negative results. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Disorderly Conduct
Date: Thursday, March 08, 2018
Time: 10:59 AM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report of an unauthorized individual causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, the individual had left campus but had been identified. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Medical Response
Date: Friday, March 09, 2018
Time: 12:11 PM
Location: Pearson Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Pearson Hall for the report of an ill individual. The individual was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Friday, March 09, 2018
Time: 08:17 PM
Location: Cedar Lane and Ogden Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded to Cedar Lane and Ogden Avenue for a parked vehicle that had been damaged. The owner of the vehicle was identified, and the matter is being handled by the Swarthmore Police Department.
Status: Closed
Fire Hazard
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 12:29 AM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered tissue paper covering light fixtures in Danawell Residence Hall. Facilities removed the paper. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 12:51 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found the door to a residence in Willets Residence Hall open. While securing the door, alcohol was observed and confiscated. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 02:26 AM
Location: Mary Lyon Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mary Lyon Residence Hall for a noise complaint. The room was found and the individual complied with a request to turn down their television’s volume.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 08:50 AM
Location: Chester Road
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered a crosswalk sign on Chester Road was damaged. Swarthmore Police responded and will notify the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Facilities was also notified.
Status: Inactive
Investigation
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report of smoke. It was determined that the “smoke” was dust from construction around the water fountain.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018
Time: 04:59 PM
Location: Clothier Fields
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Fields for the report of an injured individual. The individual was treated by the medical team at the event.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 03:27 PM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered Swarthmore students in an unauthorized space in Alice Paul Residence Hall. It was determined that the students were smoking marijuana. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 09:37 PM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Black Cultural Center for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2018
Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Mary Lyon Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mary Lyon Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
