Fire Alarm – Hand pull Officers were dispatched to Budge Hall for a report of a hand-pull fire alarm being activated. This is an existing problem due to students residing there who are prank-pulling the alarm. Officers responded and interviewed several individuals. This case will be referred to Investigations for further follow-up.
Trespassing An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park for a license plate reader alert for a person who had been banned from campus. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The officer attempted to call the suspect and had Orem PD visit their last known address. The suspect did not answer the calls or texts and Orem PD stated that the suspect had moved. This case will be referred to investigations for further follow-up.
Traffic Stop A police officer observed a vehicle operating with an equipment violation. The officer initiated a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the officer discovered the vehicle was not currently insured. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was cited for no proof of insurance and the equipment violation. The officer transported the driver to their home in Orem.
Suspicious Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center for a report of three subjects vaping, possibly with marijuana. When the officers arrived, there was no one smoking in the area. Officers stayed in the area for about 20 minutes and did not observe anyone smoking. The officers talked with some bystanders in the area where the subjects were reported to be and they had not observed anyone smoking.
Warrant Service After an interaction with an individual at the Y-trailhead, a police officer received a delayed NCIC hit from dispatch matching the individual the officer had spoken to. The officer initiated a traffic stop inside Provo City. Officers arrested the individual on a Felony Extradition Warrant from another state. The individual was then transported and booked into the Utah County Jail without incident.
Suspicious An officer took a report of suspicious keys found by custodial at the Wilkinson Student Center. The keys may be related to some kind of dating or stalking scheme. Contact was made with someone who had information about the keys and the officer was told the keys were being placed around campus as a joke. The keys were collected and discarded by the officer.
Medical A BYU officer and BYU EMS responded to the Grant Building regarding an individual who fell down the stairs. The patient explained they weren’t feeling well this morning and throughout the day. The patient said as they were taking a test in the Grant Building, they started feeling lightheaded and decided to leave. As they were walking down the stairs inside the building they fell. The patient said they didn't get hurt by the fall but were not feeling well. After the patient was checked by EMS, the officer gave them a ride home.
Welfare Check An officer responded to the area of the Crabtree for a reportedly suspicious twelve 12-year-old. When the officer arrived, the individual was not located.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park on a request to check on a child who was alone near the entrance gate. When the officer arrived, the child was not near the gates but was located inside the complex. The child, an eight-year-old, was outside one of the apartments. They were waiting for their friends to finish eating so they could come out and play. The officer talked with the child, and they seemed to be capable enough to be outside by themselves during the day. After talking with the child and determining they were not in any danger, the officer cleared.
Accident – Hit and Run An officer took a delayed traffic accident report over the phone. The complainant parked their vehicle in Lot 45, and sometime between Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon, someone ran into the back of it, causing a dent. They did not leave a note. It could not be determined through surveillance footage who ran into the vehicle.
Property Damage An officer contacted a complainant regarding a large delivery truck driving over the flower bed at the Wilkinson Student Center roundabout. The complainant has already contacted the grounds department and will contact the trucking company, advising them to inform their drivers. The officer documented the incident.
Accident – Property Damage A complainant called to report damage to a delivery truck owned by BYU catering services.
Medical An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to a report of an individual having seizures in the MARB building. While en route, dispatch advised that the patient was refusing medical assistance and leaving. The patient did not want contact, so the officer cleared before arriving.
Suspicious Dispatch observed on camera an adult who was walking around the bike racks near Heritage 3. Officers responded but before their arrival, the adult met up with another person and walked off-camera into the parking lot. It was snowing hard at the time and the individual may have been staying under the cover of the bike rack due to the weather. No bicycles were taken. The officers did extra patrol in the area.
Harassment Officers responded to Budge Hall to a report of several students on the outside basketball court creating a video clip to mock the building's Resident Assistant (RA). Officers arrived and found the residents wearing masks, playing loud music, and filming a video. They stated they were not making a video regarding the RA. The officer then met with the RA who showed the officer a false Instagram account created in their name with a wedding picture of them and their spouse. The account mocks the recent fire alarm pulls in the RA’s building and makes false claims regarding their sexuality. The RA sent the officer the account information. The officer directed the RA to report the account to Instagram. The officer started a case and will further investigate.
Medical An officer responded to the Eyring Science Center to the Planetarium where an autistic 16-year-old who was visiting campus reported having a seizure. The patient was visiting campus with a group from a boarding school in Orem. BYU EMS arrived and treated the patient. When they complained of having chest pain Provo Fire and EMS were called to examine the patient. They were treated by Provo Fire and EMS and released to return to their boarding school in Orem. Their escort said that the patient would see the medical professional back at the boarding school. The patient was released, and no further action was taken.
Property Damage An officer responded by phone to a reported Hit and Run in Lot 16. After evaluating the damage, it appears to be from another car door opening and scratching the paint. The officer checked the cameras and did not locate anything that helped the case. The officer will create a report for the complainant's insurance.
Information Officers were asked to take an information report regarding a previously issued ban letter from the ASB. The reporting party advised that an individual who had been issued a ban letter from BYU campus had called the ASB stating that they were being discriminated against. The reporting party said the individual had not physically been on campus since receiving the ban notice but they wanted the information documented in case they returned to campus.
Lost Property An officer responded by phone for a set of keys possibly lost/stolen from the Harmon Center. The complainant stated that they have been missing since 3/21/24 from inside the conference room. The complainant will call back if the keys are found.
Suspicious A clerk in the JRCB reported finding a copy of an odd letter left on a desk in a secure office area sometime over the weekend. The anonymous letter was written to the university president and referred to several internet videos discussing COVID-19 shots and coming lockdowns. An officer is reviewing security cameras to try and identify who left the letter.
Suspicious An officer spoke with a complainant who stated that they were walking through the Maeser Hill area on the brick path when they overheard two individuals who were walking in front of them say suspicious things. The individuals were reportedly making plans to wear a mask that night and both agreed to wear masks. The complainant stated that one of the individuals then pointed their finger at the other and said, “pop pop”. The complainant felt this was suspicious activity and the complainant delayed reporting this for two hours. The officer requested a written statement from the complainant that has been added to this report as well as a short video clip in which the words cannot be understood.
Medical An officer responded to the Richards Building to room 144 the Gymnasium where a BYU student was injured playing intramural basketball. The patient was lying on their back when the officer arrived. BYU EMS arrived and assessed the patient. They did not have a concussion or any concussion-like symptoms. The student was treated and released by BYU EMS. The officer offered to give the patient a ride home and they stated that they wanted to stay and watch the game. No further action was taken.
Accident – Property Damage An officer was dispatched to Lot 37 on a report of a traffic accident involving two vehicles. The responding officer met with both drivers, completed a driver exchange form, and gathered statements and photos. The two drivers gave conflicting statements as to the cause of the accident, but the officer was able to find camera footage of the incident and determine fault. Both drivers were provided needed information.
Criminal Mischief Officers were dispatched to the front desk of the HBLL on the report of a criminal mischief case involving a student who had put a "Monster" sticker over the top of a "Quiet Study" sign. The suspect was identified and admitted to the library security officer as well as the police officer what they did. The suspect was issued a citation for Criminal Mischief and released on scene.
Found Property The complainant found a Utah driver's license in Parking Lot 45 and turned it over to a police officer. The responding officer took possession of the driver's license and made contact with the owner, who later picked it up at the JKB.
Accident – Property Damage An officer responded with the complainant to Lot 39 regarding a delayed accident. The complainant stated that on 3/20/24, they had come out to their car and noticed damage. The officer will look for security footage and make a report for the complainant's insurance.
Medical BYU officers were dispatched to the Tanner Building for a medical assist call. A student had passed out and required medical attention. BYU EMS responded and evaluated the student. The student was cleared for release, and they declined any further medical assistance.
Medical Officers responded to the Smith Field House student weight room for a sick student. A student working out started feeling a severe headache, which caused them to see black and almost pass out. Provo EMS responded, evaluated the student, and released them. An officer gave the student and a friend a ride to the student's apartment.
Hand pull Alarm Officers and Provo Fire were dispatched to Budge Hall on the report of a hand-pull fire alarm that had been activated. When officers arrived, they found students were evacuating the building. Officers met with the RA and began checking the first-floor dorm rooms where the alarm had been pulled, to ensure all had evacuated. Several students were found remaining in their dorms, including some who were suspected of pulling the alarm. Officers completed interviews with all the suspects and students but were unable to determine who had pulled the alarm.
Disorderly Officers responded to Lot 27 for a disorderly person. Officers met with the complainant, who said they had a verbal altercation with a person walking in the street. The time delay was about 35 minutes from the time the incident occurred until the time they reported it. Officers viewed the security video but did not see anything criminal, nor identify the other person involved.
Citizen Contact An officer took a phone report on a citizen contact. The concerned person had questions about a sextortion incident, which the officer answered. The concerned person said they did not want to continue with the report.
Property Damage An officer responded to Lot 39 to take a property damage report. A student employee driving a campus vehicle accidentally sideswiped a parked delivery truck, causing damage to the campus vehicle but no damage to the parked delivery truck. An officer took several pictures of the damaged vehicle and made a report.
Hand pull Alarm An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls, Chipman Hall, to assist Provo Fire with a hand-pull fire alarm on the third floor. At this time, it is unknown who pulled the fire alarm. There have been many false fire alarms at Helaman Halls in the last two weeks. There were no video surveillance recordings and no witnesses who were able to identify who may have pulled the fire alarm.
Suspicious A police officer responded to the library for a report of a suspicious individual taking photos of students. The officer spoke with the library security officer, and together they contacted the individual. The security officer decided to allow them to stay on the premises after getting their ID. The police officer observed no criminal activity.
Information The Dispatch Center assigned an officer to call a resident of Heritage Halls about property damage to their vehicle. The vehicle owner stated they parked in BYU Lot 25, the parking lot on the east side of Heritage Building 14, and provided the time range their vehicle was there. The owner said when they returned to their vehicle, there was a large scratch on the driver-side rear door. A dispatcher reviewed BYU surveillance camera recordings and located the owner’s vehicle. The dispatcher then reviewed the video recordings for the times given and did not see anyone or anything cause damage to the vehicle. The information was provided to the vehicle owner.
Suspicious An officer was dispatched to Lot 18 on a report of a suspicious individual loitering in the area. The reporting party indicated that the individual may be scoping out vehicles. An officer responded to the area and had no contact with any person matching the description provided by the reporting party.
Information An officer spoke with a complainant regarding a suspicious situation. The complainant reported they were at Cougar Creations a couple of days ago located inside the Wilkinson Student Center. The complainant said while they were there a male asked them to sign and put a fingerprint on a document as a witness that he signed and fingerprinted the document. The male told the complainant the document was a court bond. The complainant did sign and place their fingerprint on the document. The incident will be documented.
Information An officer was dispatched to the Music Building on reports of a vape device that was found in a restroom. An officer responded to the Music Building, gathered information from the reporting party, and took possession of the vape device. The device was photographed and disposed of.
Suspicious An officer was dispatched to the BYU Music Building when a BYU employee asked three adults to leave the building, but they refused. When officers arrived, they walked through the building but did not locate the individuals. The officers spoke with a Building Care employee who said they told the three individuals that the building was closed, and they left the building.
Door Alarm A police officer responded to Helaman J Hall after the doors to the tunnels went into alarm. The officer arrived and found the first door secured. The officer went to the second door and found it open. The officer secured the second door and verified the doors were no longer in alarm after checking the tunnels. No further action was taken.
Traffic Offense An officer was dispatched to call a complainant who wanted to report a car running a red light, parking illegally, and then leaving campus. The officer made contact with the complainant and took their statement. The officer later contacted the driver and talked to them about their driving.
Medical An officer, BYU EMS, and Provo EMS responded to a medical report at the HBLL. A 21-year-old started feeling chest pains, became dizzy, passed out, and hit their head on the floor. When the officer arrived, the patient was conscious and sitting on some stairs. They were no longer having chest pains, but their head was hurting from the fall. After EMS checked the patient, the officer gave the patient and a friend a ride to the friend's car, so the friend could give the patient a ride to InstaCare.
Nuisance An officer was dispatched to Lot 51 east of the MTC to check on the occupants of a vehicle that MTC Security reported to have taken an orange traffic cone. While en route, the Dispatch Center advised that the occupants of the vehicle had placed the cone back in its place and then left the parking lot. The officer canceled their response.
Accident PD An officer responded to the Missionary Training Center on a report of a hit-and-run traffic accident. The officer met with the complainant and made contact with a witness to the incident. The officer documented the damage and will continue to investigate the incident.
Medical-ALS An officer was dispatched to the Student Health Center on a report of an individual who overdosed. The individual, who lives off-campus, is not a student at BYU's Provo location. They took 14 Benadryl at their Provo apartment, then called a friend and told them. The friend is a student at BYU, and they, along with the patient’s roommates brought the patient to the Student Health Center. Provo EMS responded to the Student Health Center and transported the patient by ambulance to the Utah Valley Hospital ER. The officer met with the doctor treating the patient, and the doctor planned to blue-slip the patient. Administrative notifications were made.
Information An officer spoke with a BYU student who wanted to pass on information about an individual that they and their roommate had encountered while walking to campus. The individual approached the complainant and started a conversation with them near 700 North University Ave. The individual carried on a normal conversation with the complainant and eventually asked them for their phone number several times, however, they declined. The individual offered to give their number to the complainant, which they once again declined. Once the complainant and individual arrived near BYU property, the individual said thanks, told them to have a good day, and then left. When the complainant later mentioned the incident to their roommates, several of them said the same individual had also approached them. The complainant wanted to make a report to document this information. The officer told the complainant that the incident would be documented with BYU PD, but also recommended they report it to Provo PD. No further action was taken.
Medical An officer was dispatched to a medical call in the Martin Building. A juvenile student on a field trip had stapled their thumb. BYU EMS responded, removed the staple, and bandaged the thumb. The juvenile and teacher declined further care and continued on their field trip.
Alarm Hand-Pull An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls, Chipman Hall, to assist Provo Fire with a hand-pull fire alarm on the third floor. When the officer arrived, there was no smoke or flame visible. No residents were standing outside the building, but the fire alarm was sounding loudly. The officer acknowledged and silenced the alarm and Provo Fire ensured there was no fire in the building. The officer was unable to reset the pull station on the third floor in the middle stairwell at Provo Fire's request because the housing keys on-scene were not able to do so. A BYU technician responded and reset the alarm. At this time, it is unknown who pulled the fire alarm. There have been many false fire alarms at Helaman Halls in the last two weeks. There were no video surveillance recordings and no witnesses who were able to identify who may have pulled the fire alarm.
Suspicious A police officer responded to the HBLL for a report of a suspicious individual taking photos of students in the library. The officer made contact with a library security officer. The security officer made contact with the suspicious individual with a police officer close by. The security officer decided to allow the individual to stay on the premises after identifying them. The police officer observed no criminal activity. No further action taken at this time.
Fire Alarm A police officer responded to a fire alarm at Heritage 3. The officer made contact with the residents who said the alarm was caused by smoke from burnt food. The officer silenced the alarm. No further action was taken.
Traffic Stop An officer observed some individuals smoking at the Y Trailhead that appeared to be underage. The officer observed the vehicle swerve over the double yellow line as the vehicle was leaving the trailhead. The officer stopped the vehicle and saw cigarettes and lighters in plain view in the center console. The occupants of the car stated they were 19, 18, and 15. The officer investigated and found that all of the individuals had smoked or had been in possession of the tobacco. The officer had the 15-year-old's parent respond to the scene and released the minor to the parent after issuing a citation. The other two occupants were issued citations for various offenses.
Traffic Stop An officer observed a vehicle that was driving 10 mph under the speed limit turn into the wrong lane during a left-hand turn from University Pkwy onto 900 E. The officer stopped the vehicle and learned that the driver did not have a driver's license and was driving without insurance. The officer cited the driver for driving without a license and warned the driver for driving without insurance. The officer impounded the vehicle for no insurance. An officer gave the driver and passenger a ride to their house.
Traffic Accident BYU police were dispatched to an accident in Lot 1. A driver had accidentally scraped another vehicle while pulling into a parking stall. Driver information was exchanged between the two vehicle owners. The accident was minor, and no injuries were sustained by anyone involved.
Medical BYU EMS, Provo EMS, and an officer responded to the LSB for a student who had passed out in the 2nd-level hallway. The patient refused transport by EMS, choosing to wait for their spouse instead. The patient's spouse arrived and cared for them. All first responders cleared.
Medical BYU Police were dispatched to the MTC for medical assistance. An individual was having a seizure and required medical attention. BYU and Provo EMS crews responded to evaluate the patient. They were transported to the hospital by Provo EMS.
Criminal Mischief Officers responded to Helaman on a criminal mischief call. The complainant found scratches on their vehicle, a sticky substance under the vehicle’s door handles, and a palm print of a Vaseline-type substance on their window. The complainant also noticed other parked vehicles with peanut butter on them and a broken peanut butter jar on the ground. The complainant believes the incident happened sometime the previous night but did not have any suspect information.
Fraud An officer was requested to contact a complainant regarding a lost BYU ID card. The card was later used on the same date for the amount of $2.85. The card was used around 20:05 hours. There is no further information at this time.
Property Damage The owner of a car parked in Lot 2 reported damage to the car's trunk. The owner said they found several scratches on top of the trunk and believed it happened while the vehicle was parked in Lot 2 that day. An officer is reviewing security cameras to see if the damage happened while the vehicle was parked on campus.
Medical An officer responded to the MTC on a medical call. Provo fire and BYU EMS evaluated a missionary and released them on the scene.
Suspicious A concerned person reported an individual experiencing homelessness who was sleeping in the JRCB lobby. Officers contacted and identified the individual, purchased a meal for them, and gave them a courtesy shuttle to downtown Provo, where they wanted to go.
Property Damage The owner of a car parked in Lot 2 reported damage to the car's trunk. The owner said they found several scratches on top of the trunk and believed it happened while the vehicle was parked in Lot 2 that day. An officer is reviewing security cameras to see if the damage happened while the vehicle was parked on campus.
Medical An officer responded to the MTC on a medical call. Provo fire and BYU EMS evaluated a missionary and released them on the scene.
Vehicle Burglary A complainant who lives in Building 11 in Wyview Park reported a delayed vehicle burglary that occurred between April 1st and April 3rd. The complainant got into their vehicle and saw that the glove compartment and center console were opened and that most of the contents were thrown around the passenger seat. The only things found missing were a pair of gloves, an extra pair of glasses, and some clip-on sunglasses. The victim requested a callback.
Medical On Wednesday, April 3, 2023, officers responded to the JKB for a medical incident. The officers arrived to assist an adult who was dizzy and not feeling well. BYU EMS arrived shortly after and assessed the patient. The patient was not medically transported, and no further action was taken.
Accident – Property Damage A vehicle was attempting to park in a parking space in Lot 52 and when pulling into a space, they made front driver's side contact with the rear passenger side of a parked vehicle. Photographs were taken of the damage to each respective vehicle. No injuries were reported. The party responsible for the parked vehicle did not have current information for the vehicle and stated they would reach out and provide the information as soon as possible. The officer will send each party the exchange of information form when this information is received.
Medical An officer was dispatched to the extramural field west of the Richard's Building to assist with a student who injured their left knee. The officer learned that the injury occurred during a soccer game when two players collided. The student declined further treatment and medical transportation.
Civil Problem A police officer and the BYU Police Victim Advocate met with a complainant who reported that a person who they filed a civil no-contact order for through Title IX, had made contact with them on the sidewalk of 450 E on BYU campus. No criminal activity was discovered concerning this incident. For reasons of caution, the officer contacted the other party and warned them to have no contact in any way, either electronically or in person, with the reporting party.
Fire Alarm – Hand Pull A volleyball hit the hand-pull alarm at the MTC. MTC security was on scene, so officers didn't respond.
Lost Property An officer was assigned a delayed lost property call. The reporting party indicated they had lost their wallet approximately one week prior. Information was gathered from the reporting party and is documented in this initial report.
