Police Beat • 12/08/2022
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the J. Reuben Clark Building on a suspicious male who was loitering around the entrance of the library and inside the building. When officers arrived, the male had left the building. Officers spoke with the male, and he left the area. No further action taken.
Suicidal Ideation
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls, no specific address, to assist with a medical. The Provo 911 Center reportedly received an abandoned 911 call from an unnamed individual. The BYU Dispatch Center assigned the call and text messaged the caller. The caller responded, "I need to go to the hospital." Through further communication with the caller, the Dispatch Center learned the individual was in Heritage Halls, but the caller refused to provide any other information. The Dispatch Center searched the phone number and tracked it back to a BYU student living in Heritage Halls. Officers responded to the apartment and spoke with roommates. BYU EMS entered the building and found the student laying on a couch in the lobby. Her eyes were open, but she did not respond to questions. Empty prescription bottles were found near the student. Provo Fire responded to the scene and transported the student to the Utah Valley Hospital. The officer also responded to the hospital and completed an involuntary commitment on the patient.
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Information
The Title IX Office contacted BYU Police and requested assistance meeting with a student who might be experiencing a stalking situation. Detectives responded to the Title IX Office and met with the student and Title IX staff. After reviewing the information provided, it was determined that crime has not been committed. A report is being filed for informational purposes.
Medical
Officer responded to the Harold B. Lee Library on a medical call from 22-year-old male who was feeling chest pain. Upon arrival, BYU EMS was treating him. The male was sitting up, talking, conscious and breathing. No further action was taken.
Accident – Property Damage
Officers responded on a BYU work truck backed into another vehicle. The vehicle was unoccupied. A report was taken and completed for documentation purposes.