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Police Beat • 10/13/2023

Mental Subject
Officers and Provo Fire were dispatched to Helaman Halls for a report of a student having a severe panic attack. Officers arrived and found the student to be on the floor in crisis and injuring herself. An Officer and paramedics physically restrained the student so that paramedics could give the student medicine. Paramedics transported the student to Utah Valley Hospital and officers completed a form to involuntarily commit the student for a mental health evaluation.

Theft HR
A police officer responded to a report made by BYU Security of a stolen traffic cone and a stolen traffic sign that were seen in an apartment at Heritage Halls. The officer made contact with the individuals in possession of the stolen property and took custody of the property. Contact was made with the owners of the property who requested no criminal charges be filed. The individuals involved in this case were identified and warned about their criminal behavior.

Information
A concerned staff member of BYU shared information with the BYU Police and Security Departments. The information is being assessed by the Investigations Division and a threat assessment is being evaluated.

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