Trauma An officer and Provo Paramedics were dispatched to the Richards Building in response to a report of a male who had dislocated his hip. Upon arrival, Provo Paramedics assessed the individual, who requested transport to Utah Valley Hospital. The patient was safely loaded into the ambulance and transported without further incident.
Fire – Gas Smell An officer responded to Wymount 9B to investigate a report of a natural gas odor. A tenant reported smelling gas near their water heater. The Provo Fire Department inspected the apartment but did not detect any gas leaks or odors. BYU Security Dispatch notified BYU Housing, who will send personnel to further inspect the water heater.
Agency Assist While jogging, a complainant observed a female crying at a bus stop and contacted authorities. The female reported to officers that her boyfriend had slapped her while they were staying in a tent behind Denny's. Provo Police responded, as the incident occurred within their jurisdiction. They conducted an investigation and later transported the female to the train station.
Unsecure Door An officer responded to Miller Park to assist with an agency assist call involving a domestic violence victim at the UTA Bus Stop. While aiding the other officer, the responding officer retrieved paper towels and a bottle of water for the victim from the press box. During this process, the officer discovered a door to the stands partially open and secured the press box by closing it.
Alarm – Carbon Monoxide The BYU Police Department responded to an audible alarm in a room at Budge Hall in the Helaman Halls complex. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the room’s occupant, who reported that the smoke alarm was malfunctioning and would go off unexpectedly, despite a recent battery change. BYU Dispatch notified Housing to address and repair the issue.
Agency Assist BYU Police were dispatched to an agency assist for a welfare check on a student who had not been heard from in approximately 24 hours. After contacting the students’ parents, officers were informed that the student had texted them and was returning to Provo. Nothing suspicious was found, and no further action was carried out.
