Welfare Check An officer responded to the Culinary Support Center to check on the welfare of a student using the Safe-Walk App. The student had not ended the walk. The officer contacted the student employee, who said they had closed the App and did not know why it did not end. The student sent a text message to the BYU Security Dispatch, which monitors the Safe-walk App.
Robbery Alarm An officer was dispatched to the Cannon Center for a report of a delayed robbery alarm. The alarm was triggered by a recently updated Genetec System. Upon arrival, the officer inspected the system, performed a system reset/troubleshooting. Nothing suspicious was observed. The alarm was reset, and the premises were secured.
Animal Problem Officers were assigned to an animal problem near Brimhall building. The caller was worried the deer would go out into the street. The officer drove through the area and did not see them. They likely retreated to the wooded area to rest.
Medical An officer was dispatched to assist BYU EMS and Provo Fire on a medical call at the Richards Building, where the high school swim finals were taking place. One of the participants required minor medical attention. Provo Fire and the parents were already on the scene. The individual was released to her parent by Provo paramedics.
Minor Accident – Property Damage An officer was dispatched to Lot 27 following a report of an unoccupied vehicle rolling into another unoccupied vehicle. The officer contacted both vehicle owners and had them respond to their vehicles. Everyone took pictures of their vehicles and exchanged information. The officer reviewed the event on camera and will attach the footage to the case files.
Suicide Attempt An officer was dispatched to the BYU Women's Services Center following a report of a student feeling unwell and expressing suicidal ideation. Upon arrival, officers contacted the female student who admitted to ingesting multiple prescription anxiety medications with the intent to harm herself. BYU EMS was on the scene, and after an evaluation, the Provo Fire Department transported the student to Utah Valley Hospital. Due to the nature of the incident and the student's expressed intent, the officer initiated a "pink sheet" for temporary commitment.
Fire Alarms Two separate fire alarms were reported at Heritage Halls for cooking issues. No damage or fire reported.
Medical BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and a BYU police officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility following a report that an intramural player had been injured. The player reported to the EMTs that his leg was hit while playing soccer. After the patient was treated and evaluated by both BYU and Provo EMTs, the patient was released according to their protocols.
