The Swatter: October 8 – October 15

October 15, 2018

Investigation of Person(s)

Date: Monday, October 8, 2018

Time: 10:06 AM

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Location: Parrish Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown individual in Parrish. The individual was identifìed and left campus without incident.

Status: Closed

Medical Response

Date: Monday, October 8, 2018

Time: 6:17 PM

Location: Sharples Dining Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore employee. After evaluation, the employee declined further medical treatment.

Status: Closed

Investigation of Condition(s)

Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Time: 7:08 PM

Location: PPR Apartments

Synopsis: The Dean’s Office alerted Public Safety to a suspicious condition in a Swarthmore student’s residence. The matter is under investigation.

Status: Investigation

Investigation of Condition(s)

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Time: 7:45 AM

Location: Nursery Area – Bridge Underpass

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of damage to a portable toilet in the Nursery Area. Matter referred to law enforcement.

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Time: 9:58 AM

Location: Women’s Resource Center

Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm in the Women’s Resource Center. There was smoke but no fire. lt was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.

Status: Closed

Theft/Interior/Buildings

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Time: 5:05 PM

Location: Clothier Hall – Outside of Paces Lounge

Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a stolen keg of beer from the exterior of Paces Lounge. Matter under investigation.

UPDATE: The keg was located. lt was moved to another location by the SWAT Team

Status: Investigation

Elevator/Lift Problem

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Time: 12:43 AM

Location: Parrish Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an elevator malfunctioning in Parrish Hall. The elevator was tested and no malfunction could be identified. Facilities notified.

Status: Closed

Suspicious Odor

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018

Time: 10:43 PM

Location: Palmer Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of the odor of marijuana in Palmer Residence Hall. The odor of marijuana could be detected but the source was unknown. Matter under investigation.

Status: Investigation

Power Failure

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018

Time: 3:24 AM

Location: Swarthmore College Campus

Synopsis: Swarthmore College campus experienced a power outage. Facilities responded. No incidents reported due to outage.

Status: Closed

Elevator/Lift Problem

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018

Time: 5:46 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. The individual was extricated. Facilities notified.

Status: Closed

Power Failure

Date: Friday, October 12, 2018

Time: 8:54 AM

Location: 101 South Chester Road

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of issues with One Card access to 101 South Chester Road. It was determined that the building was without power and this was part of the power failure that had affected the campus and borough.

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018

Time: 12:12 AM

Location: David Kemp Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in David Kemp Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.

Status: Closed

Noise Complaint

Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018

Time: 11:02 PM

Location: PPR Apartments

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a noise complaint in the PPR Apartments. Upon arrival, Public Safety found an unregistered party with unauthorized drinking games. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Unauthorized Activity

Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018

Time: 12:31 AM

Location: Worth Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a hang up call from an emergency phone in Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was discovered that Swarthmore students were participating in unauthorized drinking games in the hallway of Worth Residence. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Fire Alarm

Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018

Time: 6:41 PM

Location: PPR Apartments

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fìre alarm in the PPR Apartments. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.

Status: Closed

Investigation of Condition(s)

Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018

Time: 11:16 PM

Location: Danawell Residence Hall

Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed two students at the exterior of Danawell Residence Hall with drug paraphernalia. The students were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Laura Wagner

Laura '20 is from Dover, Delaware. She is in the honors program studying political science and economics. Outside of the classroom and the newsroom, her interests include running, politics, and really good books.

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