Information An officer responded to reports from traffic students concerning flyers taped to doors across campus. These flyers, found on multiple buildings, included five distinct types promoting messages such as "Fight Fascism," "Black Lives Matter," and "Immigrants Make America Great." All the flyers were collected and removed from campus premises to ensure compliance with university policies. It is noted that flyers and advertisements must receive prior approval from BYU before being posted on campus property.
Follow-up BYU Police conducted a follow-up investigation regarding an abandoned moped previously marked for impound. The moped was later impounded today by Don Shelly Towing. For additional details, please refer to the related incident report.
Welfare Check The Complainant reported to BYU PD that a classmate had not attended class for an extended period and could not be reached by phone. A BYU PD officer successfully contacted the classmate, who confirmed that they were safe and accounted for.
Welfare Check BYU Police responded to a welfare check after a student had not been heard from in several weeks. Provo police dispatchers successfully contacted the student, who confirmed she was fine. The student declined to provide additional details or her address but assured authorities that she was not suicidal and did not require law enforcement assistance.
Mental Subject BYU Police Department officers responded to a report of a student on campus believed to be in distress. Upon locating the male student, officers observed that he was verbally abusive, yelling incoherent statements, and appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis. Due to probable cause, the officers involuntarily committed him to the local mental health authority for further evaluation and necessary medical assistance.
Public Peace A caller reported that two young males were skateboarding through Lot 49 while playing loud music and acting obstinately. Officers responded to the scene but found no one playing loud music or engaging in any criminal activity.
Information A BYU police officer responded to a report of a potentially stolen electric scooter near the bike racks on the south side of the RB. Upon arrival, the complainant was not present. Later, BYU dispatch contacted the individual, who confirmed he had found his scooter parked in a different location than he initially remembered, indicating it was not stolen.
Suspicious Police were dispatched to investigate a suspicious incident near the Former Presidents Home (FPH). While attending a soccer game nearby, officers observed an individual walking on the carport adjacent to the FPH, who was then seen lying prone on the ground in a position resembling a sniper's stance. Responding units arrived to find the person lying on a block wall, watching the game. The individual identified himself and explained he was waiting for his girlfriend, who was attending a class in the Brimhall Building. Officers confirmed her identity, verified she was a BYU student, and confirmed no threat existed. The male subject apologized for any alarm caused. After completing their reports, officers cleared the scene.
Medical The BYU Police Department responded to a medical emergency on the southeast corner of Helaman Fields. Upon arrival, they found BYU EMS and Provo Fire Department already on scene. The patient reported using foam bubbles to slide down the east hill and experienced choking and chest tightness after inhaling the foam. After assessment by medical personnel, it was determined the patient could transport himself home, with the option for his parents to take him to the emergency room if needed.
Medical The BYU Police Department and Provo Fire Department responded to a medical incident at the Richards Building fields, located west of the Richards Building. Upon arrival, medical personnel discovered a soccer player who had sustained a sprained ankle.
Medical An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center at BYU, where students had organized a roller-skating rink in the ballroom. During the event, a female BYU student fell and sustained an ankle injury. BYU EMS and Provo Fire personnel treated her on scene, and she requested ambulance transportation to Utah Valley Medical Center while speaking with her mother. The patient was transported by ambulance, and her mother was expected to meet her at the hospital.
