Police Beat • 05/08/2025 - 05/09/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 05/08/2025 - 05/09/2025

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center to conduct a welfare check after a complainant expressed concern that a subject nearby appeared to be experiencing mental health symptoms. The suspect had already left the area prior to the officers' arrival. Officers performed extra patrols in the WSC and surrounding vicinity.

Accident
An officer responded to Lot 37 regarding a parking accident. The incident occurred when a vehicle attempting to park swung too wide, colliding with a parked vehicle in the adjacent stall. Both vehicle owners were present at the scene and exchanged personal information.

Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to the Engineering Building following a Low Airflow Low Pressure Alarm. The alarm placard directed callers to Risk Management, who then referred the students to Police Dispatch. Provo Fire responded to the scene and confirmed there were no gas leaks or hazardous fumes present. The officer then left a voicemail for the professor listed on the lab entrance.

Welfare Check
Officers from BYU and Provo responded to YMLRP for a welfare check after a report of a male pacing and attempting to enter a construction area. Upon contact, they confirmed he was experiencing a mental health crisis and hearing voices. It was also discovered that he had called 911, believing he heard a domestic violence incident. The individual was asked to leave the area and complied, and no further action was required.

Campus Alarms
Officer also responded to eight campus alarms and several lockouts to assist students, faculty and staff.

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