Citizen Contact A report was received by BYU police regarding an individual sleeping on the sidewalk near Lot 30, west of J Dwags. The caller was unsure of the person's gender due to their bundled appearance. Upon arrival, officers identified the individual as a female experiencing homelessness. They checked on her well-being, and she confirmed she was simply tired and needed rest. After gathering her belongings, she departed the area. No further action was necessary.
Alarm – Robbery Officer responded to the CONE location following a duress alarm activation. Prior to arrival, dispatch reviewed camera footage. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that a new clerk was on duty and had attempted to restart the computer. In the process, the clerk inadvertently pressed the panic button, mistaking it for a computer restart command. The situation was resolved without further incident.
Accident BYU Police were dispatched to a delayed accident. The reporting party believed their rental van had been damaged while it was parked in Lot 2 on BYU Campus last week. An officer reviewed camera footage but was unable to locate footage of the incident. The reporting party was advised on how to proceed through an insurance claim. This report is for documentation purposes only.
Accident Officer responded to Lot 49 on a minor non-reportable accident. Officer took accident report and texted both driver's exchange information.
Abandoned 911 An officer was dispatched to Brigham Square on a report of an abandoned 911 call. Prior to his arrival, dispatch contacted the individual who had accidentally called 911 and verified that they were okay. Dispatch cancelled the officer's response.
Property Damage A complainant reported that his wife’s 2024 Honda CR-V was door-dinged while parked in Lot 53 on the BYU Campus. The involved driver admitted to accidentally opening his door into her vehicle and apologized. Accordingly, the parties exchanged information to facilitate restitution.
Traffic Offense On September 3, 2025, at 1600 hours, a complainant reported an incident involving a BYU vehicle and an electric scooter rider. The complainant stated that while riding their scooter in the roadway, the vehicle honked at them for being in the roadway and then passed on the right, waving its arms as it drove past. The officer identified the vehicle involved and notified the department of the incident. Follow-up will be conducted after speaking with the employee associated with the vehicle.
Welfare Check The BYU Police Department received a report indicating that a student had accessed the Safe-Walk app but did not check out after reaching her destination. Officers responded to her residence to ensure her safety. After an initial search, they were unable to locate her as she had entered her residence and fallen asleep and was not answering her phone. Eventually, officers made contact and confirmed that she was safe.
