Medical An officer was dispatched to the Life Science Building for a student who had passed out. Upon arrival at Room 2022 (Anatomy Lab), the officer found the student conscious and breathing but lying down. Other students assisting her reported that she had fallen from her chair and was unconscious for about 10 seconds. EMS arrived shortly afterward and attended to the student. They offered her some food and applesauce, and she felt improved to the point where she could stand without assistance. She declined transportation to a medical facility and was able to return to her schoolwork.
Agency Assist The Provo Police Department and the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) came onto the BYU Campus to assist a student who resided in Provo and was reportedly suicidal. The student was located on campus and taken to the Utah Valley Hospital for an involuntary commitment.
Accident – Hit and Run A report was made regarding a student on a scooter who was struck in a crosswalk by a vehicle in traffic. The officer contacted the caller, who was reporting on behalf of the victim due to a language barrier. Officers located surveillance footage of the incident and are conducting follow-up investigations to identify and locate the vehicle and driver involved. The vehicle in question is a medium-sized white SUV of unknown make and model.
Property Damage A student employee was driving an extended golf cart on the sidewalk when they attempted a 90-degree turn near a parked vehicle. The back end of the golf cart collided with the rear bumper on the right corner of the vehicle. All parties were contacted and provided with a case number and instructions on how to file a report through BYU Risk Management.
Property Damage A police officer was dispatched to Lot 45 for a traffic accident and property damage. A school bus had accidentally hit a metal post sign, causing the sign to break and fall over. There was some minor damage to the school bus on the driver's side. The information was gathered by the officer, and the driver of the vehicle was provided with the BYU police case number. BYU grounds was notified of the damaged sign.
Accident – Property Damage An officer responded to the report of a minor traffic collision in parking lot 46 West Campus at BYU. The involved individuals exchanged relevant information. The officer assisted with information exchange and provided information on contacting their insurance companies.
Information BYU Police Investigations was contacted by Provo PD Investigations regarding a sexual offense that occurred in the parking lot of the People and Cultures Museum on campus in March 2021. Since Provo has already completed most of the investigation, they will finish the remaining details and screen the case with the County Attorney's Office for potential charges. Our victim advocate at BYU has been notified and will reach out to the victim regarding available services. The BYU Title IX Office was informed in accordance with federal reporting requirements.
