Agency Assist The officer responded to the area of 900 E 900 N to assist Provo PD with a road closure while Provo Fire worked to extinguish a small fire that had broken out in an empty building nearby. Traffic was diverted around the fire engines and equipment for a short time until Provo Fire and Provo Police cleared the scene.
Medical An officer was dispatched to May Hall to assist Provo Fire with a medical emergency. Upon arrival, the officer observed that the patient was having difficulty speaking and appeared to be experiencing a medical issue. Provo Fire was unable to determine the cause of the patient’s condition and transported them to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.
Found Property Officer recovered a set of keys from a BYU employee who had located them inside the Smith Field House. Officer located the owner and returned the keys.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched to the MTC following a report of an employee who started a safe walk route scheduled to end at the MTC but was never cleared as having arrived. Dispatch contacted the MTC security supervisor, who agreed to check on the employee’s safety.
Information from Investigators The BYU Police Department received a report about a Twitter/X post stating that someone had "heard there's a bomb planted at the Marriott School of Business, and everyone should leave ASAP." Upon investigation, police contacted the individual who made the post. They clarified that the statement was misunderstood and not intended as a serious threat. Ultimately, it was determined that there was no danger to the campus community.
Medical An officer was dispatched to a bicycle accident at the Wilkinson Center. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that a male student had lost control of his bicycle while riding down the road on the south side of the Wilkinson Center and crashed. In speaking with the student, he reported that no other individuals were involved in the incident. The student sustained facial injuries and a shoulder injury and was transported by Provo EMS. The officer collected the student's bicycle, which will be held in the Police Bicycle shed until the owner is discharged from the hospital and can retrieve it.
Information The complainant reported that his vehicle may have been damaged while parked in Lot 26 on 10/31/24 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The officer reviewed camera footage of the complainant’s vehicle from the time it was parked until it was removed and found no evidence of damage during that period. The complainant was informed of the officer's findings, and the nature of the report was subsequently changed from a hit-and-run accident to an information report.
Suspicious Circumstance An officer was dispatched to the Richards Building following a report of a suspicious male. The complainant, an employee, stated that she observed the male and felt he seemed out of place. When approached by the complainant, the male indicated that he did not need assistance. He was last seen on camera leaving the Richards Building heading east, approximately ten minutes before the officers arrived. Officers later checked the area east of the Richards Building but were unable to locate him.
Medical An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Center following a report of a female who twisted her ankle while dancing. EMS arrived on the scene, evaluated the patient, and provided treatment. She was then escorted to her personal vehicle for transport home.
Suspicious An officer responded to a report of a suspicious male walking around the windows of apartment 23 in Wyview Park. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the resident of the apartment in question. It was determined that no crime had been committed.
