Police Beat • 03/31/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 03/31/2025

Citizen Contact
BYU Police investigated a potential homeless encampment near the MARB after reports were received. Upon arrival, officers discovered several male students camping beneath trees. The students were informed about the university's policy on camping on campus. They acknowledged the policy and agreed to clean up the area and vacate.

Medical
BYU Police responded to a bicycle accident at HR, but BYU EMS determined that law enforcement was not necessary. EMS personnel assessed the patient and released them on-site, with no further action required.

Suspicious Incident
An individual requested access to the IT service area in the ASB, prompting a delayed report of a suspicious individual. An officer met with the office manager to discuss the situation, as the visit was not pre-scheduled or expected. The officer subsequently contacted the IT company with which the subject appeared to be affiliated to confirm authorization. After the investigation, there was no indication of any suspicious or criminal activity.

Medical
BYU Police responded to a report of a student experiencing a seizure in the JKB. Emergency medical personnel from BYU EMS and Provo Fire arrived to assess the situation. After evaluation, they determined that law enforcement assistance was not required.

Accident
Please create a short synopsis of the following. BYU Police responded to an accident at the Museum of Art. One vehicle hit an unoccupied vehicle while pulling into a parking stall. An officer responded and facilitated the exchange of information between the two parties involved.

Criminal Mischief
The BYU Police Department was contacted by Heritage Hall housing about two hall advisor signs that were pulled out of the ground in Lot 25 by the cone. Video footage has been obtained of the person responsible, and efforts are being made to identify them.

Suspicious
A delayed report was received regarding an unknown person possibly entering an office in the Richards Building on Friday night. An officer contacted the person responsible for the office space by telephone and documented the complaint about items left in the office. The caller had no knowledge of these items, which led him to believe that the office had been accessed without permission. Video surveillance is currently under review, and there are no other indicators of theft or any criminal or suspicious activity.

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