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Police Beat • 05/10/2025 - 05/11/2025
Unsecured Door
An officer responded to the Brewster Building on a held-door 100. The officer secured the door and performed a security check of the property.
Unsecured Gate
During a routine patrol, an officer discovered the main gate at the NCAA Track open and unsecure. The officer checked the facility but did not find anyone present. Afterward, the officer closed and locked the gate, securing the premises.
Fire – Smoke Alarm
Report of a Fire at WyMount International Housing. A caller reported a problem with an appliance plug in the residence. No active fire was observed, but a fire extinguisher had been deployed on a smoking appliance, believed to be a crock pot. Provo Fire/EMS responded, contacted the resident, and confirmed there was no medical need or ongoing emergency. They assisted in clearing fumes from the apartment using their fan equipment. The resident suspects the crock pot caused the incident. Housing facilities were notified to replace or recharge the fire extinguisher.
Animal Problem
An officer responded to a report of ducklings trapped in a storm drain. Upon arrival, the officer observed the wildlife within the drain and attempted to retrieve them. However, the ducks moved further down the pipe out of sight, and the attempt was unsuccessful. Due to safety concerns and the inaccessibility of the location, the effort was concluded without rescue.
Breathing Problem
An officer assisted medical personnel with a 20-year-old female patient experiencing sudden difficulty breathing. The patient has prescribed medication and an inhaler. After evaluation on scene by Provo paramedics, her symptoms improved following the use of her inhaler and medication, and she was later released.
Trespassing
Three males were seen by MTC security leaving the MTC grounds. One of these individuals was seen on the roof of the UPB at which time MTC security contact BYU police. The suspect was located and identified by police and later trespassed.
Campus Alarms
Officers also responded to 14 campus alarms during this reporting period.
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An officer responded to the Brewster Building on a held-door 100. The officer secured the door and performed a security check of the property.
Unsecured Gate
During a routine patrol, an officer discovered the main gate at the NCAA Track open and unsecure. The officer checked the facility but did not find anyone present. Afterward, the officer closed and locked the gate, securing the premises.
Fire – Smoke Alarm
Report of a Fire at WyMount International Housing. A caller reported a problem with an appliance plug in the residence. No active fire was observed, but a fire extinguisher had been deployed on a smoking appliance, believed to be a crock pot. Provo Fire/EMS responded, contacted the resident, and confirmed there was no medical need or ongoing emergency. They assisted in clearing fumes from the apartment using their fan equipment. The resident suspects the crock pot caused the incident. Housing facilities were notified to replace or recharge the fire extinguisher.
Animal Problem
An officer responded to a report of ducklings trapped in a storm drain. Upon arrival, the officer observed the wildlife within the drain and attempted to retrieve them. However, the ducks moved further down the pipe out of sight, and the attempt was unsuccessful. Due to safety concerns and the inaccessibility of the location, the effort was concluded without rescue.
Breathing Problem
An officer assisted medical personnel with a 20-year-old female patient experiencing sudden difficulty breathing. The patient has prescribed medication and an inhaler. After evaluation on scene by Provo paramedics, her symptoms improved following the use of her inhaler and medication, and she was later released.
Trespassing
Three males were seen by MTC security leaving the MTC grounds. One of these individuals was seen on the roof of the UPB at which time MTC security contact BYU police. The suspect was located and identified by police and later trespassed.
Campus Alarms
Officers also responded to 14 campus alarms during this reporting period.
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Police Beat • 05/08/2025 - 05/09/2025
Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center to conduct a welfare check after a complainant expressed concern that a subject nearby appeared to be experiencing mental health symptoms. The suspect had already left the area prior to the officers' arrival. Officers performed extra patrols in the WSC and surrounding vicinity.
Accident
An officer responded to Lot 37 regarding a parking accident. The incident occurred when a vehicle attempting to park swung too wide, colliding with a parked vehicle in the adjacent stall. Both vehicle owners were present at the scene and exchanged personal information.
Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to the Engineering Building following a Low Airflow Low Pressure Alarm. The alarm placard directed callers to Risk Management, who then referred the students to Police Dispatch. Provo Fire responded to the scene and confirmed there were no gas leaks or hazardous fumes present. The officer then left a voicemail for the professor listed on the lab entrance.
Welfare Check
Officers from BYU and Provo responded to YMLRP for a welfare check after a report of a male pacing and attempting to enter a construction area. Upon contact, they confirmed he was experiencing a mental health crisis and hearing voices. It was also discovered that he had called 911, believing he heard a domestic violence incident. The individual was asked to leave the area and complied, and no further action was required.
Campus Alarms
Officer also responded to eight campus alarms and several lockouts to assist students, faculty and staff.
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Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center to conduct a welfare check after a complainant expressed concern that a subject nearby appeared to be experiencing mental health symptoms. The suspect had already left the area prior to the officers' arrival. Officers performed extra patrols in the WSC and surrounding vicinity.
Accident
An officer responded to Lot 37 regarding a parking accident. The incident occurred when a vehicle attempting to park swung too wide, colliding with a parked vehicle in the adjacent stall. Both vehicle owners were present at the scene and exchanged personal information.
Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to the Engineering Building following a Low Airflow Low Pressure Alarm. The alarm placard directed callers to Risk Management, who then referred the students to Police Dispatch. Provo Fire responded to the scene and confirmed there were no gas leaks or hazardous fumes present. The officer then left a voicemail for the professor listed on the lab entrance.
Welfare Check
Officers from BYU and Provo responded to YMLRP for a welfare check after a report of a male pacing and attempting to enter a construction area. Upon contact, they confirmed he was experiencing a mental health crisis and hearing voices. It was also discovered that he had called 911, believing he heard a domestic violence incident. The individual was asked to leave the area and complied, and no further action was required.
Campus Alarms
Officer also responded to eight campus alarms and several lockouts to assist students, faculty and staff.
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Police Beat • 05/07/2025
Trespassing – SAB
An officer was dispatched to a report of a door propped open at the SAB. Dispatch observed a subject entering the building via surveillance cameras. Upon arrival, officers cleared the premises, but the subject had already left. Camera footage revealed that the individual entered the SAB at 1800 hours, remained on the third floor until approximately 2300 hours, and was seen using the bathroom during the building's closing hours. Later, the subject was observed resting on a couch and spending about five hours in the third-floor bathroom. Dispatch obtained a photograph of the individual, which will be distributed to assist in identification. The subject has now been identified.
Lost Property
An officer responded to a report regarding a delayed lost property at the NCAA track. The complainant had lost her wallet and keys while attending a track meet. She has since canceled her cards and notified relevant parties about the loss. The officer advised her to follow up with the WSC lost and found department over the next few days to search for her wallet.
Animal Problem
When a concerned citizen reported baby ducks trapped in a drainage gutter near the Tanner Building, BYU Police Department responded. With assistance from a grounds employee, officers carefully scooped up the tiny ducks using a net and safely reunited them with their mother.
Accident – Hit and Run
An officer responded to a report of a possible hit-and-run in Lot 26. Upon arrival, the officer located the complainant's vehicle in the lot and observed the damage present when the vehicle was entering. The officer confirmed that the vehicle was not struck while parked in the lot. The complainant was uncertain about the location and timing of when the damage occurred.
Information
An officer responded to a harassment report at the WSC concerning a male who frequents the food court. No criminal activity was observed or identified, and the report is recorded for informational purposes only.
Accident
Officers responded to an accident in lot 30. Minor damage to both vehicles. The owners exchanged information. No injuries.
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An officer was dispatched to a report of a door propped open at the SAB. Dispatch observed a subject entering the building via surveillance cameras. Upon arrival, officers cleared the premises, but the subject had already left. Camera footage revealed that the individual entered the SAB at 1800 hours, remained on the third floor until approximately 2300 hours, and was seen using the bathroom during the building's closing hours. Later, the subject was observed resting on a couch and spending about five hours in the third-floor bathroom. Dispatch obtained a photograph of the individual, which will be distributed to assist in identification. The subject has now been identified.
Lost Property
An officer responded to a report regarding a delayed lost property at the NCAA track. The complainant had lost her wallet and keys while attending a track meet. She has since canceled her cards and notified relevant parties about the loss. The officer advised her to follow up with the WSC lost and found department over the next few days to search for her wallet.
Animal Problem
When a concerned citizen reported baby ducks trapped in a drainage gutter near the Tanner Building, BYU Police Department responded. With assistance from a grounds employee, officers carefully scooped up the tiny ducks using a net and safely reunited them with their mother.
Accident – Hit and Run
An officer responded to a report of a possible hit-and-run in Lot 26. Upon arrival, the officer located the complainant's vehicle in the lot and observed the damage present when the vehicle was entering. The officer confirmed that the vehicle was not struck while parked in the lot. The complainant was uncertain about the location and timing of when the damage occurred.
Information
An officer responded to a harassment report at the WSC concerning a male who frequents the food court. No criminal activity was observed or identified, and the report is recorded for informational purposes only.
Accident
Officers responded to an accident in lot 30. Minor damage to both vehicles. The owners exchanged information. No injuries.
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Police Beat • 05/06/2025
Accident – Hit-Run
An officer responded to a delayed hit-and-run accident that occurred on the southeast side of BYU lot 49. A parked vehicle sustained damage. No injuries were reported. BYU Police are reviewing video surveillance footage.
Information
An individual was reported by campus security for posting non-threatening signs expressing personal opinions near the Museum of Art, Abraham Smoot building, and the Wilkinson Student Center quad. The individual was warned for trespassing and the incident will be referred to the banning committee and BYU Security as a civil matter. The Provo Deputy City Attorney was consulted by phone regarding the incident.
Fire Alarm
The officer responded to Wymount Terrace for a fire alarm. There was no fire or smoke, as the alarm had been tripped by a cooking mishap. The residents had opened windows and the door to air out the apartment. The officer silenced the alarm. The alarm tech was contacted.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to Heritage Halls and the J. Reuben Clark Building on a report of a student who had not cleared their digital safewalk. Before officers located the student, dispatch advised they had made contact and confirmed the individual was safe.
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An officer responded to a delayed hit-and-run accident that occurred on the southeast side of BYU lot 49. A parked vehicle sustained damage. No injuries were reported. BYU Police are reviewing video surveillance footage.
Information
An individual was reported by campus security for posting non-threatening signs expressing personal opinions near the Museum of Art, Abraham Smoot building, and the Wilkinson Student Center quad. The individual was warned for trespassing and the incident will be referred to the banning committee and BYU Security as a civil matter. The Provo Deputy City Attorney was consulted by phone regarding the incident.
Fire Alarm
The officer responded to Wymount Terrace for a fire alarm. There was no fire or smoke, as the alarm had been tripped by a cooking mishap. The residents had opened windows and the door to air out the apartment. The officer silenced the alarm. The alarm tech was contacted.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to Heritage Halls and the J. Reuben Clark Building on a report of a student who had not cleared their digital safewalk. Before officers located the student, dispatch advised they had made contact and confirmed the individual was safe.
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Police Beat • 05/05/2025
Fire – Gas Smell
BYU Police, Provo Fire Department, and BYU EMS responded to a report of a gasoline smell on the second floor of the LSB. Upon arrival, the Provo Fire Department conducted a carbon monoxide test, which detected no carbon monoxide. Risk Management was notified and also responded to the scene.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to Lot 52 for a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle. The officer arrived on scene and found that the vehicle's owner was showing it to another person in an effort to sell it. Nothing suspicious or illegal was found.
Duress Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the WSC for a duress alarm. Dispatch stated that business appeared to be normal on cameras. The officer arrived and confirmed that one of the employees had accidentally pressed the alarm. The officer reset the alarm.
Fire – Smoke Smell
A third-party report of smoke rising from a woodchip pile behind and north of the Ellsworth building prompted an officer response. Upon arrival, the officer observed steam, not smoke, rising from the pile, likely due to the cool, rainy weather conditions. Provo Fire, already in the vicinity, responded and stirred the woodchips. Facilities management for the Ellsworth building was notified. No fire was observed, and temperature checks indicated safe levels. No danger was detected, and Provo Fire cleared the scene without incident. There was no indication of further suspicious activity.
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BYU Police, Provo Fire Department, and BYU EMS responded to a report of a gasoline smell on the second floor of the LSB. Upon arrival, the Provo Fire Department conducted a carbon monoxide test, which detected no carbon monoxide. Risk Management was notified and also responded to the scene.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to Lot 52 for a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle. The officer arrived on scene and found that the vehicle's owner was showing it to another person in an effort to sell it. Nothing suspicious or illegal was found.
Duress Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the WSC for a duress alarm. Dispatch stated that business appeared to be normal on cameras. The officer arrived and confirmed that one of the employees had accidentally pressed the alarm. The officer reset the alarm.
Fire – Smoke Smell
A third-party report of smoke rising from a woodchip pile behind and north of the Ellsworth building prompted an officer response. Upon arrival, the officer observed steam, not smoke, rising from the pile, likely due to the cool, rainy weather conditions. Provo Fire, already in the vicinity, responded and stirred the woodchips. Facilities management for the Ellsworth building was notified. No fire was observed, and temperature checks indicated safe levels. No danger was detected, and Provo Fire cleared the scene without incident. There was no indication of further suspicious activity.
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Police Beat • 05/03/2025 - 05/04/2025
Suspicious Persons
Police were dispatched to the former Wasatch Elementary School after BYU Security reported a couple attempting to open locked doors. Officers located the individuals, who explained the male had previously attended the school and was looking through the windows to see how things have changed. No criminal activity was discovered.
Criminal Mischief
BYU police responded to the Y-trailhead after dispatch observed juveniles forcing open a closed gate at night. Officers found a broken padlock and damage to the juveniles' vehicle, which was damaged while attempting to drive through the partially opened gate. The juveniles were identified, and their parents were contacted; a responsible adult took custody of them. Campus surveillance video captured the incident. No injuries occurred, only property damage. The juvenile who broke the lock will be referred to Juvenile Court for criminal mischief. Officers replaced the gate's chain and lock.
Medical
An officer and Provo Paramedics responded to a report of a male who had passed out and hit his head in the McKay Building. Paramedics evaluated the individual and determined he needed hydration and food. They recommended he be transported home, and his bishop arranged the ride.
Campus Alarms
During this reporting period, officers were busy addressing campus security concerns. They responded to a total of seven alarms across campus and also provided assistance to an employee who was locked out.
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Police were dispatched to the former Wasatch Elementary School after BYU Security reported a couple attempting to open locked doors. Officers located the individuals, who explained the male had previously attended the school and was looking through the windows to see how things have changed. No criminal activity was discovered.
Criminal Mischief
BYU police responded to the Y-trailhead after dispatch observed juveniles forcing open a closed gate at night. Officers found a broken padlock and damage to the juveniles' vehicle, which was damaged while attempting to drive through the partially opened gate. The juveniles were identified, and their parents were contacted; a responsible adult took custody of them. Campus surveillance video captured the incident. No injuries occurred, only property damage. The juvenile who broke the lock will be referred to Juvenile Court for criminal mischief. Officers replaced the gate's chain and lock.
Medical
An officer and Provo Paramedics responded to a report of a male who had passed out and hit his head in the McKay Building. Paramedics evaluated the individual and determined he needed hydration and food. They recommended he be transported home, and his bishop arranged the ride.
Campus Alarms
During this reporting period, officers were busy addressing campus security concerns. They responded to a total of seven alarms across campus and also provided assistance to an employee who was locked out.
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Police Beat • 05/02/2025
Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to the USB dock area near the Campus Floral following a report of a gas smell. Provo Fire and BYU EMS responded and determined the odor was not gas, but was coming from a nearby storm drain.
Accident
In Lot 50 on BYU Campus, a minor collision occurred between two vehicles. There were no injuries and very minor damage.
Accident
A BYU student reported crashing his motorized scooter on Campus Drive after a vehicle turned left in front of him. The student sustained road rash and was treated by BYU EMS. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, unaware of the crash, but has since been identified by BYU police who are attempting to contact him for further follow-up.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the WSC. BYU EMS treated a patient who reported neck pain stemming from an off-campus auto accident earlier that day. BYU EMS stabilized the patient with a neck brace and transferred her to Provo Fire for transport to Utah Valley Hospital, per her request.
Weapons Offense
Officers responded to a report of a weapons offense at the NCAA track. Upon arrival, they determined the weapon in question was a BB gun. The juvenile's father took possession of the BB gun, and officers confirmed that no threat or brandishing had occurred.
Accident
Officers responded to a traffic accident in lot 45. There were no injuries and only minor damage. Both parties requested to exchange information.
Accident
An officer investigated a hit-and-run accident at BYU Lot 45. The complainant's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front bumper while parked between 8:45 am and 4:00 pm. An accident report was filed, and the complainant was provided with the case number.
Campus Alarms
Officers also responded to 8 campus alarms during this reporting period.
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An officer responded to the USB dock area near the Campus Floral following a report of a gas smell. Provo Fire and BYU EMS responded and determined the odor was not gas, but was coming from a nearby storm drain.
Accident
In Lot 50 on BYU Campus, a minor collision occurred between two vehicles. There were no injuries and very minor damage.
Accident
A BYU student reported crashing his motorized scooter on Campus Drive after a vehicle turned left in front of him. The student sustained road rash and was treated by BYU EMS. The driver of the vehicle left the scene, unaware of the crash, but has since been identified by BYU police who are attempting to contact him for further follow-up.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the WSC. BYU EMS treated a patient who reported neck pain stemming from an off-campus auto accident earlier that day. BYU EMS stabilized the patient with a neck brace and transferred her to Provo Fire for transport to Utah Valley Hospital, per her request.
Weapons Offense
Officers responded to a report of a weapons offense at the NCAA track. Upon arrival, they determined the weapon in question was a BB gun. The juvenile's father took possession of the BB gun, and officers confirmed that no threat or brandishing had occurred.
Accident
Officers responded to a traffic accident in lot 45. There were no injuries and only minor damage. Both parties requested to exchange information.
Accident
An officer investigated a hit-and-run accident at BYU Lot 45. The complainant's vehicle sustained significant damage to the front bumper while parked between 8:45 am and 4:00 pm. An accident report was filed, and the complainant was provided with the case number.
Campus Alarms
Officers also responded to 8 campus alarms during this reporting period.
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