Accident A report was made of a two-car collision in Lot 16, west of the Jesse Knight Building. The officer responded and contacted the parties involved. No injuries were reported, and the incident was documented for insurance purposes. One of the vehicles was a BYU fleet vehicle, while the other was a private vehicle.
Fire – Odor An officer responded to Wymount Terrace due to a chemical odor reported in a residence. Provo Fire also responded, checked the area, and found no readings on their carbon monoxide (CO) meter. Housing personnel began tracing the source of the smell.
Medical An officer was dispatched to the Indoor Practice Field for an individual who was injured while playing soccer. Provo Fire and BYU EMS arrived on the scene and began treatment. The officer had a higher priority call and was released by medical personnel prior to determining whether they were going to transport the individual.
Suspicious Officers were dispatched to the area of the Bell Tower in response to a report of two males possibly spray painting the bridge over North Campus Drive. Upon arrival, the officers did not locate any spray paint or damage. They were unable to locate the individuals described. Witnesses stated that the males had run off several minutes prior to the officers’ arrival. During a later call that night, officers learned the identities of the males and discovered that they had been spraying silly string onto vehicles from the pedestrian bridge.
Animal Problem On February 5, 2025, officers responded to the Bean Museum on a report of a bat in the building. An officer was able to catch the bat using special equipment provided by Risk Management, and it was removed from the building.
Trespassing An officer was dispatched to the Smith Field House for a report of individuals throwing objects off the roof. Officers arrived and detained two males, who admitted to throwing popcorn kernels off the roof, hitting pedestrians on the walkway between the SFH and the OTC. The officer issued citations for trespassing to the individuals. They also admitted to spraying silly string off the pedestrian bridge over North Campus Drive during a previous incident earlier that night. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Welfare Check The officer responded to a welfare check on a safe walk. While the officer was driving to the complainant's residence, dispatch personnel were able to contact the complainant by telephone, and it was confirmed that the complainant had arrived home safely.
