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Police Beat • 11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024

Accident
An officer was dispatched to BYU Parking Lot 27, which is located north of the BYU Music Building, to document a vehicle accident report. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the owner of a Nissan passenger vehicle. The Nissan owner stated that he was backing out of a parking stall when he inadvertently backed into an unoccupied Toyota Tundra.

Medical
While on duty at a women's rugby game against the Air Force on November 16, 2024, an officer was made aware of an injury on the field. A BYU player had injured her ankle during the play. The coaching staff requested an ambulance, and Provo Paramedics arrived shortly after the request. The paramedics treated and evaluated the player on the field before transporting her to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.

Unconscious Student
Officers, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire responded to the Life Science Building following a report of a female who had passed out in an anatomy lab. The officers stood by while EMS treated the patient. It was determined that the patient did not need to be transported by EMS.

Escort
Officers responded to the West Campus in response to a report of a female requesting transportation to Wasatch Mental Health. The officers arrived and spoke with the woman, who indicated that she wished to be transported to Wasatch Mental Health to speak with a counselor. She was transported without incident.

Found Property
A BYU security officer turned in a found credit card to a BYU police officer. The police officer was able to locate the owner of the card and return it to him. No further action was taken.

Lost Property
An officer was dispatched to call the complainant regarding a lost wallet at the Marriott Center from 11/16/2024. The complainant was able to locate the wallet using Apple’s Airtag system. The officer was able to retrieve the wallet and return it to its owner.

 Welfare Check
Officers responded to Lot 2 following a 10-minute delayed report of a subject sitting on the walkway above the guard shack with their legs hanging over the side. Upon arrival, officers walked the overpass but did not find anyone matching the description. They checked the area and spoke to others who were out walking, but none had observed anyone matching the description. An officer also checked Phillips Lane and the bell tower but had negative contact.

Welfare Check
An officer responded to a welfare check at the Hinckley Hall apartments. The student, later identified by her BYU ID, had not completed her Safe Walk and was not answering texts or phone calls from BYU Security. Upon my arrival at her apartment (21107), The student answered the door and acknowledged that she had forgotten to turn off her Safe Walk. She was safe in her apartment, and no further action was needed.

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