The Swatter: November 19 – November 26

November 26, 2018

Intrusion Alarm

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Time: 7:07 AM

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Location: Parrish Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm in Parrish Hall. It was determined that the alarm was activated by a Swarthmore employee.

Status: Closed

Investigation of Condition(s)

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Time: 8:47 AM

Location: Danawell Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an inappropriate sign outside a student room in Danawell Residence Hall. Investigation determined that the sign belonged to the resident and they removed it without incident. Appropriate offices were advised.

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Date: Thursday, November 22, 2018

Time: 7:03 P.M

Location: Hallowell Residence Hall

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

Status: Closed

HARASSMENT-COMM/REPEATED

Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Time: 5:01 PM

Location: SEPTA Train Station

Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore employee who reports that their college phone is being used for unauthorized phone calls. Matter under investigation.

Status: Investigation

Intrusion Alarm

Date: Friday, November 23, 2018

Time: 11:54 AM

Location: Lang Performing Arts Center

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm in Lang Performing Arts Center. lt was determined that the alarm was activated by staff members opening the List Gallery.

Status: Closed

Power Failure

Date: Friday, November 23, 2018

Time: 2:41 PM

Location: Swarthmore College Campus

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

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Date: Friday, November 23, 2018

Time: 2:50 PM

Location: Cornell Library Addition

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in Cornell Library. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to the campus wide power outage.

Status: Closed

Institutional Vandalism

Date: Monday, November 26, 2018

Time: 2:35 AM

Location: Worth Residence Hall

Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered vandalism in two locations in Worth Residence Hall. The value of the damage is not known at this time. Matter under investigation.

Status: Investigation

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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