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Police Beat • 11/08/2024

Information
The officer responded to the administration building regarding a statue that had red tape placed on it. There was no damage to the statue, and grounds personnel removed the tape. The officer documented the incident and sent the information to the administration.

Medical
An officer responded to the MTC to assist Provo Fire with an adult female who fainted. The adult female was not transported to any medical facility but received medical treatment at the MTC.

Fire Smoke Smell
An officer responded to a report of smoke in a residence at Wyview Park. Upon arrival, the officer observed what appeared to be smoke inside the building, along with a strong odor resembling burnt rubber or a burnt belt. Provo Fire Department arrived on the scene and recommended contacting maintenance. Security then reached out to maintenance, who were on their way to address the situation.

Agency Assist
An officer was dispatched to the MTC after a northbound vehicle on 900 East hit ice and veered off the roadway, striking a metal fence near 900 East Stadium Way. Since the crash occurred on 900 East, the Provo Police responded to investigate the accident. A BYU officer assisted with traffic control and subsequently cleared the scene.

Accident
Officer responded to Lot 5 on a non-reportable accident. Driver/Owners exchanged Driver Information, and the officer documented a non-reportable traffic accident report.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Clyde Building to assist BYU EMS with a student who was feeling sick. When BYU EMS arrived, they evaluated the student and determined the student likely had a cold or infection and ought to go to the student health center. At the student's request, the officer transported the student to the Student Health Center.

Information
An officer met with a professor at the police department to discuss her concerns about a student’s aggressive behavior. The professor noted that the student had not participated in a recent group presentation, and afterward, approached her to inquire about his grade. When she provided the answer, the student reacted by punching the wall in frustration.

Abandoned 911
BYU Police were dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library in response to an abandoned 911 call. A BYU Police officer, accompanied by a BYU security officer, conducted a foot patrol through the library and determined that there was no emergency. The source of the abandoned call could not be identified.

Death Investigation
Report of an Unknown Medical Condition. A roommate was found unresponsive in his dorm room at Heritage Halls. Provo Fire, BYU EMS, and the BYU Police Department were dispatched and responded promptly to the location. Despite the initiation of life-saving efforts, they were unsuccessful. An investigation is currently underway into the death of the student.

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