Police Beat
Police Beat • 03/08/2026 - 03/09/2026
Welfare Check
A welfare check was initiated on a student after her family was unable to contact her. Upon reaching out to her professor, it was confirmed that the student was currently busy serving jury duty. The family was later notified and successfully contacted the student.
Family Problem
A verbal dispute occurred between a married couple who have been experiencing ongoing disagreements and are in the process of considering divorce. No physical violence was involved during the incident. With the assistance of our Victim's Advocate, the couple was provided support to attend a counseling session today. They were also given additional resources for continued assistance and support.
Medical
A report was received regarding an adult male experiencing difficulty breathing at the CSC. BYU officers responded alongside Provo EMS and BYU EMS. The subject reported feeling dizzy and short of breath. He was treated on scene and later released.
Accident
A BYU employee, while backing out of a parking space in front of Heritage 14 in a BYU-owned vehicle, accidentally collided with a parked car along the curb. The other driver was unloading items from his vehicle at the time of the incident. The accident resulted in minimal damage, and no injuries were reported.
Theft
A theft of clothing items from WyView Park laundry was reported. The officer made contact via phone to document the stolen items and establish a timeline. The investigation is ongoing, with the officer reviewing video footage and observing an unidentified subject related to the case. After further investigation, the officer found the clothes were taken on accident and later returned to the complainant.
Medical – Scooter Accident
An individual was riding a sit-down scooter down the ramp leading to the Smith Field House from West Campus Drive. The walkway has a very steep grade, and the rider lost control of his scooter while going down the hill. He attempted to avoid hitting a pedestrian; however, he struck her right thigh and crashed the scooter. The individual is handicapped and sustained injuries to his head and upper torso. Provo Fire transported him to the hospital with a possible concussion, and his scooter was taken to the police department's bike impound and placed on hold for the owner. The pedestrian stated she was only injured with a bruise to her leg.
Accident
A vehicle was struck while parked in Lot 33 west of the Risk Management Building. The damage involved the driver side mirror of a black 2018 Honda Civic. Upon investigation, security cameras in the area were checked; however, there were no cameras covering that parking lot, and no additional evidence or paint color was available to identify the other vehicle involved.
Property Damage
A BYU student reported damage to a vehicle tire. Complainant believes someone slashed their tire while parked in lot 37. This was reported to have occurred between 1445-1700 hours on 3/9/26. The officer will review cameras in the area.
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A welfare check was initiated on a student after her family was unable to contact her. Upon reaching out to her professor, it was confirmed that the student was currently busy serving jury duty. The family was later notified and successfully contacted the student.
Family Problem
A verbal dispute occurred between a married couple who have been experiencing ongoing disagreements and are in the process of considering divorce. No physical violence was involved during the incident. With the assistance of our Victim's Advocate, the couple was provided support to attend a counseling session today. They were also given additional resources for continued assistance and support.
Medical
A report was received regarding an adult male experiencing difficulty breathing at the CSC. BYU officers responded alongside Provo EMS and BYU EMS. The subject reported feeling dizzy and short of breath. He was treated on scene and later released.
Accident
A BYU employee, while backing out of a parking space in front of Heritage 14 in a BYU-owned vehicle, accidentally collided with a parked car along the curb. The other driver was unloading items from his vehicle at the time of the incident. The accident resulted in minimal damage, and no injuries were reported.
Theft
A theft of clothing items from WyView Park laundry was reported. The officer made contact via phone to document the stolen items and establish a timeline. The investigation is ongoing, with the officer reviewing video footage and observing an unidentified subject related to the case. After further investigation, the officer found the clothes were taken on accident and later returned to the complainant.
Medical – Scooter Accident
An individual was riding a sit-down scooter down the ramp leading to the Smith Field House from West Campus Drive. The walkway has a very steep grade, and the rider lost control of his scooter while going down the hill. He attempted to avoid hitting a pedestrian; however, he struck her right thigh and crashed the scooter. The individual is handicapped and sustained injuries to his head and upper torso. Provo Fire transported him to the hospital with a possible concussion, and his scooter was taken to the police department's bike impound and placed on hold for the owner. The pedestrian stated she was only injured with a bruise to her leg.
Accident
A vehicle was struck while parked in Lot 33 west of the Risk Management Building. The damage involved the driver side mirror of a black 2018 Honda Civic. Upon investigation, security cameras in the area were checked; however, there were no cameras covering that parking lot, and no additional evidence or paint color was available to identify the other vehicle involved.
Property Damage
A BYU student reported damage to a vehicle tire. Complainant believes someone slashed their tire while parked in lot 37. This was reported to have occurred between 1445-1700 hours on 3/9/26. The officer will review cameras in the area.
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Police Beat • 03/07/2026
Robbery Alarm
Officers responded to a duress alarm at the Creamery. The push was accidental and the alarm was reset.
Suspicious
A BYU Marriott Center Event Staff employee reported a male student was trying to enter the men's basketball game improperly. Event Staff request the male be banned from the event if he is located. The student was not located.
Animal Problem
An officer was dispatched to the Foreign Language Student Residence regarding an animal problem, where reports indicated an animal was stuck on the roof. Upon arrival, the officer heard sounds consistent with a raccoon trapped in the attic space. Dispatch contacted housing authorities, who confirmed they would address the issue on the following Monday.
Fire – Gas Smell
A police officer responded to Heritage 02 after a student reported smelling gas in her apartment, which caused her to feel ill. The Provo Fire Department was called to investigate, and they checked the apartment thoroughly. After their inspection, no issues or gas leaks were detected.
Littering
An officer observed a male individual on South Campus Drive near the Grant Building throw a cigarette butt into the roadway after smoking. The officer approached and issued a citation for littering. The male appeared intoxicated and stated he was leaving campus on foot to go home.
Suspicious Person
A police officer was dispatched to the Tanner Building in response to a report of a suspicious male who had been lingering in the area. The male had already left by the time the officer arrived.
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Officers responded to a duress alarm at the Creamery. The push was accidental and the alarm was reset.
Suspicious
A BYU Marriott Center Event Staff employee reported a male student was trying to enter the men's basketball game improperly. Event Staff request the male be banned from the event if he is located. The student was not located.
Animal Problem
An officer was dispatched to the Foreign Language Student Residence regarding an animal problem, where reports indicated an animal was stuck on the roof. Upon arrival, the officer heard sounds consistent with a raccoon trapped in the attic space. Dispatch contacted housing authorities, who confirmed they would address the issue on the following Monday.
Fire – Gas Smell
A police officer responded to Heritage 02 after a student reported smelling gas in her apartment, which caused her to feel ill. The Provo Fire Department was called to investigate, and they checked the apartment thoroughly. After their inspection, no issues or gas leaks were detected.
Littering
An officer observed a male individual on South Campus Drive near the Grant Building throw a cigarette butt into the roadway after smoking. The officer approached and issued a citation for littering. The male appeared intoxicated and stated he was leaving campus on foot to go home.
Suspicious Person
A police officer was dispatched to the Tanner Building in response to a report of a suspicious male who had been lingering in the area. The male had already left by the time the officer arrived.
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Police Beat • 03/06/2026
Lost Property
A police officer responded to a theft report involving missing mobile microphone transmitters. The reporting party explained that several transmitters have gone missing over the past two semesters, though some have since been located. The RP plans to provide a detailed list of the times and locations where the microphones went missing to assist with the investigation.
Theft
It was reported that several decorative fasteners have been stolen from several Signs in the Engineering Building. The case is under investigation.
Citizen Contact
A complainant contacted the police expressing a desire to discuss a previous sexual assault case from 2017. The case has been referred to the investigations department for further review.
Suspicious
Officers responded to Wyview Park Apartments regarding a possible drug-related issue. The reporting party indicated a persistent marijuana smell coming from the sink area over the past few days. Upon arrival, officers detected a slight odor of marijuana but were unable to identify its source. Efforts to contact the tenants below the affected apartment were unsuccessful, as no one was home or answered the door. The origin of the odor remains undetermined.
Gas Smell
A resident in Wyview Park reported a delayed gas smell after accidentally leaving the stove on low. The resident began feeling dizzy but had already left the apartment approximately 20 minutes prior to the call. Officers and Provo Fire responded to the scene; upon arrival, Provo Fire did not detect any gas. BYU Housing was notified of the situation. Provo Fire advised the residents that it was safe to re-enter the apartment.
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A police officer responded to a theft report involving missing mobile microphone transmitters. The reporting party explained that several transmitters have gone missing over the past two semesters, though some have since been located. The RP plans to provide a detailed list of the times and locations where the microphones went missing to assist with the investigation.
Theft
It was reported that several decorative fasteners have been stolen from several Signs in the Engineering Building. The case is under investigation.
Citizen Contact
A complainant contacted the police expressing a desire to discuss a previous sexual assault case from 2017. The case has been referred to the investigations department for further review.
Suspicious
Officers responded to Wyview Park Apartments regarding a possible drug-related issue. The reporting party indicated a persistent marijuana smell coming from the sink area over the past few days. Upon arrival, officers detected a slight odor of marijuana but were unable to identify its source. Efforts to contact the tenants below the affected apartment were unsuccessful, as no one was home or answered the door. The origin of the odor remains undetermined.
Gas Smell
A resident in Wyview Park reported a delayed gas smell after accidentally leaving the stove on low. The resident began feeling dizzy but had already left the apartment approximately 20 minutes prior to the call. Officers and Provo Fire responded to the scene; upon arrival, Provo Fire did not detect any gas. BYU Housing was notified of the situation. Provo Fire advised the residents that it was safe to re-enter the apartment.
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Police Beat • 03/05/2026
Welfare Check
An associate professor requested a welfare check on a student at Heritage Halls on BYU campus. Officers responded to the scene and contacted the student, who explained the reason for missing classes. The officers provided the student with available resources and concluded the call. The complainant was informed of the outcome.
Theft
A report came in of missing money from a wallet. The case was linked to a previous theft case from the Fieldhouse weight room.
Found Property
A student ID was found at the JFSB, and officers responded to retrieve it. Shortly thereafter, the student contacted the department to report the loss of her ID. The found ID was later returned to the student.
Citizen Contact
A report was received regarding a stolen backpack at the Smith Field House student gym. The victim explained that their backpack was taken while they were working out. Using security camera footage, officers identified the individual who left with the backpack. A gym employee recognized the person as a frequent visitor. Contact was made with the suspect, who then realized they had taken the wrong backpack by mistake. The suspect met officers at the Field House and returned the backpack, confirming it was the same brand and color as their own, which they had mistaken for theirs due to their jacket. The backpack was recovered and returned to its owner with all contents intact.
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An associate professor requested a welfare check on a student at Heritage Halls on BYU campus. Officers responded to the scene and contacted the student, who explained the reason for missing classes. The officers provided the student with available resources and concluded the call. The complainant was informed of the outcome.
Theft
A report came in of missing money from a wallet. The case was linked to a previous theft case from the Fieldhouse weight room.
Found Property
A student ID was found at the JFSB, and officers responded to retrieve it. Shortly thereafter, the student contacted the department to report the loss of her ID. The found ID was later returned to the student.
Citizen Contact
A report was received regarding a stolen backpack at the Smith Field House student gym. The victim explained that their backpack was taken while they were working out. Using security camera footage, officers identified the individual who left with the backpack. A gym employee recognized the person as a frequent visitor. Contact was made with the suspect, who then realized they had taken the wrong backpack by mistake. The suspect met officers at the Field House and returned the backpack, confirming it was the same brand and color as their own, which they had mistaken for theirs due to their jacket. The backpack was recovered and returned to its owner with all contents intact.
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Police Beat • 03/04/2026
Lost Property
A police officer made telephonic contact with a complainant regarding a missing key. The complainant reported that a JFSB master key, series 1000 #49, is missing and requested a case number for documentation purposes. The key was previously assigned to a former employee, but it is unclear whether the key was lost or simply not returned.
Medical
Officer responded to a medical call at the library for a possible seizure. EMS responded to assist.
Suspicious Person
BYU Police received a report about a suspicious male in Lot 27 reportedly checking car doors. Officers patrolled the area by vehicle and on foot; however, no one was located. No additional reports related to this incident followed.
Medical
A person visited the Cannon Center and reported to staff that they had a concussion. Although there were no visible injuries, the individual refused to inform paramedics about the incident or specify their symptoms. They only mentioned that the injury was from a past issue and declined to provide further details. Due to the lack of information, paramedics transported the individual to the hospital for evaluation. It was later discovered that the individual had left a mental health facility in Provo without completing their treatment.
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A police officer made telephonic contact with a complainant regarding a missing key. The complainant reported that a JFSB master key, series 1000 #49, is missing and requested a case number for documentation purposes. The key was previously assigned to a former employee, but it is unclear whether the key was lost or simply not returned.
Medical
Officer responded to a medical call at the library for a possible seizure. EMS responded to assist.
Suspicious Person
BYU Police received a report about a suspicious male in Lot 27 reportedly checking car doors. Officers patrolled the area by vehicle and on foot; however, no one was located. No additional reports related to this incident followed.
Medical
A person visited the Cannon Center and reported to staff that they had a concussion. Although there were no visible injuries, the individual refused to inform paramedics about the incident or specify their symptoms. They only mentioned that the injury was from a past issue and declined to provide further details. Due to the lack of information, paramedics transported the individual to the hospital for evaluation. It was later discovered that the individual had left a mental health facility in Provo without completing their treatment.
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Police Beat • 03/03/2026
Sick Person
A call was received at May Hall where officers and Provo Fire responded to a report of a sick individual. The patient, visiting from out of state, was there to give her sister a ride to class. She had been feeling unwell since the previous day and was found on the floor, feeling like she might pass out. Provo Fire assessed her condition and transported her to Utah Valley Hospital for further medical evaluation.
Medical
A three-year-old boy sustained a head injury after hitting the back of his head on a wall-mounted display case at the Smith Fieldhouse. There was bleeding from the injury, which had mostly ceased by the time emergency units arrived. The boy received treatment from BYU EMS on-site and was not transported to the hospital.
Accident
A police officer responded to the station to file a late report regarding a traffic accident. The complainant, a passenger in a vehicle driven by their spouse, reported that their vehicle was rear-ended earlier that morning. The involved drivers had exchanged necessary information at the scene and requested a case number for documentation purposes.
Duress Alarm
A duress alarm was triggered at the Creamery, with two panic buttons depressed simultaneously. One button was located behind the counter near the grill area, and the other was in the self-checkout lane. It was reported that the alarm at the self-checkout had been active for some time, raising concerns about its functionality. Security dispatch confirmed that both panic alarms had registered on their system. The building is new and IT will check into the problem.
Found Property
A cell phone was found in the parking lot by the Smith Field House. There was a driver license inside the phone case. The owner was located and the phone was returned.
Accident
A possible hit-and-run incident was reported in Parking Lot 45. Officers contacted the complainant by phone, who indicated she noticed minor damage to the front driver's side fender of her vehicle. Video footage from two angles was reviewed, but it did not show her vehicle being struck while parked in the lot. The complainant believes the damage may have occurred earlier at the Glenwood apartment complex, where she was parked earlier in the day. She plans to contact Glenwood Apartments and Provo police regarding the matter. The damage was minor and deemed non-reportable.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU police were dispatched to WSC regarding a shoulder injury. The patient, who was participating in a jujitsu session, reported injuring their shoulder during the activity. BYU EMS provided treatment and, following protocol, released the patient to a roommate.
Welfare Check
A BYU police officer responded to the indoor Tennis Court building after a female student using the SafeWalk app failed to end her session upon arrival. The officer located the student, confirmed she was safe, and notified dispatch.
Accident
A BYU officer responded to Lot 48 regarding a hit and run incident. The vehicle owner reported parking their car on March 3rd at 6:50 PM and returning at 9:30 PM to find damage on the driver’s side. Despite checking available surveillance cameras, neither dispatch nor the officer could locate footage of the accident. An accident report was filed.
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A call was received at May Hall where officers and Provo Fire responded to a report of a sick individual. The patient, visiting from out of state, was there to give her sister a ride to class. She had been feeling unwell since the previous day and was found on the floor, feeling like she might pass out. Provo Fire assessed her condition and transported her to Utah Valley Hospital for further medical evaluation.
Medical
A three-year-old boy sustained a head injury after hitting the back of his head on a wall-mounted display case at the Smith Fieldhouse. There was bleeding from the injury, which had mostly ceased by the time emergency units arrived. The boy received treatment from BYU EMS on-site and was not transported to the hospital.
Accident
A police officer responded to the station to file a late report regarding a traffic accident. The complainant, a passenger in a vehicle driven by their spouse, reported that their vehicle was rear-ended earlier that morning. The involved drivers had exchanged necessary information at the scene and requested a case number for documentation purposes.
Duress Alarm
A duress alarm was triggered at the Creamery, with two panic buttons depressed simultaneously. One button was located behind the counter near the grill area, and the other was in the self-checkout lane. It was reported that the alarm at the self-checkout had been active for some time, raising concerns about its functionality. Security dispatch confirmed that both panic alarms had registered on their system. The building is new and IT will check into the problem.
Found Property
A cell phone was found in the parking lot by the Smith Field House. There was a driver license inside the phone case. The owner was located and the phone was returned.
Accident
A possible hit-and-run incident was reported in Parking Lot 45. Officers contacted the complainant by phone, who indicated she noticed minor damage to the front driver's side fender of her vehicle. Video footage from two angles was reviewed, but it did not show her vehicle being struck while parked in the lot. The complainant believes the damage may have occurred earlier at the Glenwood apartment complex, where she was parked earlier in the day. She plans to contact Glenwood Apartments and Provo police regarding the matter. The damage was minor and deemed non-reportable.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU police were dispatched to WSC regarding a shoulder injury. The patient, who was participating in a jujitsu session, reported injuring their shoulder during the activity. BYU EMS provided treatment and, following protocol, released the patient to a roommate.
Welfare Check
A BYU police officer responded to the indoor Tennis Court building after a female student using the SafeWalk app failed to end her session upon arrival. The officer located the student, confirmed she was safe, and notified dispatch.
Accident
A BYU officer responded to Lot 48 regarding a hit and run incident. The vehicle owner reported parking their car on March 3rd at 6:50 PM and returning at 9:30 PM to find damage on the driver’s side. Despite checking available surveillance cameras, neither dispatch nor the officer could locate footage of the accident. An accident report was filed.
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Police Beat • 03/02/2026
Keep the Peace
BYU police responded to a disturbance near the day care area involving two parties following their divorce. A resolution was reached concerning the return of property. After speaking with both individuals, it was confirmed that the property had already been turned over to the BYU Police Department for collection by the respective party. No further assistance was needed.
Medical
A police officer responded to Wymount Terrace regarding a two-year-old child experiencing a high fever and seizures. Medical personnel arrived on scene, evaluated the child, and transported them to the hospital for further treatment.
Civil Problem
Police responded to a custody dispute between two parents regarding their child, who was enrolled in the daycare program at the JFSB. The parents are separated and have been advised to document any incidents related to their child's care. They are instructed to present this documentation to the court for any necessary clarifications or considerations in the custody proceedings.
Medical
Officers and Provo Fire responded to a medical emergency at the Y Trailhead. Medical personnel arrived prior to law enforcement and transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital. EMS determined that law enforcement assistance was no longer needed before officers arrived on scene.
Lost Property
A male individual contacted the front desk to report the theft of his umbrella, which he had left near the Blue-Line Cafe in the Tanner Building. Upon returning to retrieve it, he discovered it was no longer there. He requested to review video footage in hopes of locating his missing umbrella.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the IT building following a delayed report of a male who had tailgated an employee entering the premises. The complainant did not recognize the individual who mentioned meeting a friend there. Concerned for security, the officers cleared the building and monitored security cameras. Dispatch tracked the male as he entered and exited the building shortly afterward.
Welfare Check
A concerned complainant requested a welfare check on a friend who had not been responding to phone calls and has a history of mental illness. Officers responded to the scene and located the friend at home. It was determined that the individual had been napping and was unaware of the phone calls, confirming their well-being.
Fire Alarm
Dispatch received a report of a fire alarm in building 3, at Heritage Halls. Upon arrival, it was determined that a resident had burned steak on a frying pan, causing smoke but no fire or damage. The alarm was reset at the request of the alarm technician, and the Housing Assistants assisted in clearing out the smoke.
Suspicious Person
BYU Officers responded to HR 12 regarding a 40-year-old male with a dog, who was knocking on windows and attempting to enter the building. The man was let inside after contact. Officers, after speaking with residents, believed the individual to be the husband of the resident assistant (RA) of the building. The officers then contacted the complainant, who responded to the RA’s apartment and positively identified the male. The RA explained that her husband had gone out to walk the dog and couldn’t get back into the building.
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BYU police responded to a disturbance near the day care area involving two parties following their divorce. A resolution was reached concerning the return of property. After speaking with both individuals, it was confirmed that the property had already been turned over to the BYU Police Department for collection by the respective party. No further assistance was needed.
Medical
A police officer responded to Wymount Terrace regarding a two-year-old child experiencing a high fever and seizures. Medical personnel arrived on scene, evaluated the child, and transported them to the hospital for further treatment.
Civil Problem
Police responded to a custody dispute between two parents regarding their child, who was enrolled in the daycare program at the JFSB. The parents are separated and have been advised to document any incidents related to their child's care. They are instructed to present this documentation to the court for any necessary clarifications or considerations in the custody proceedings.
Medical
Officers and Provo Fire responded to a medical emergency at the Y Trailhead. Medical personnel arrived prior to law enforcement and transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital. EMS determined that law enforcement assistance was no longer needed before officers arrived on scene.
Lost Property
A male individual contacted the front desk to report the theft of his umbrella, which he had left near the Blue-Line Cafe in the Tanner Building. Upon returning to retrieve it, he discovered it was no longer there. He requested to review video footage in hopes of locating his missing umbrella.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the IT building following a delayed report of a male who had tailgated an employee entering the premises. The complainant did not recognize the individual who mentioned meeting a friend there. Concerned for security, the officers cleared the building and monitored security cameras. Dispatch tracked the male as he entered and exited the building shortly afterward.
Welfare Check
A concerned complainant requested a welfare check on a friend who had not been responding to phone calls and has a history of mental illness. Officers responded to the scene and located the friend at home. It was determined that the individual had been napping and was unaware of the phone calls, confirming their well-being.
Fire Alarm
Dispatch received a report of a fire alarm in building 3, at Heritage Halls. Upon arrival, it was determined that a resident had burned steak on a frying pan, causing smoke but no fire or damage. The alarm was reset at the request of the alarm technician, and the Housing Assistants assisted in clearing out the smoke.
Suspicious Person
BYU Officers responded to HR 12 regarding a 40-year-old male with a dog, who was knocking on windows and attempting to enter the building. The man was let inside after contact. Officers, after speaking with residents, believed the individual to be the husband of the resident assistant (RA) of the building. The officers then contacted the complainant, who responded to the RA’s apartment and positively identified the male. The RA explained that her husband had gone out to walk the dog and couldn’t get back into the building.
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Police Beat • 03/01/2026
Sick Person
Officers and Provo Fire/EMS responded to a report of a sick person at May Hall. The patient's mother, monitoring her remotely, was concerned about a low blood sugar reading and her daughter's unresponsiveness to calls. Officers contacted the patient, who stated she felt fine. EMS checked her vitals, which were normal, and determined the monitor's reading was likely inaccurate due to improper placement.
Accident
A BYU PD officer was contacted via email by a student who believed they had backed their car into another vehicle and was seeking to identify the owner. Despite efforts, no video footage was available in the area, and the other vehicle could not be located.
Fire Alarm
The fire alarm at the Merrill Building in Helaman Halls apartments was triggered by smoke from residents cooking in the basement rec room kitchen. It was confirmed there was no fire, only smoke caused by a sheet pan with bacon grease. The alarm was silenced, but despite waiting for fire technicians, none arrived, and dispatch was unable to contact them to reset and check the alarm system.
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Officers and Provo Fire/EMS responded to a report of a sick person at May Hall. The patient's mother, monitoring her remotely, was concerned about a low blood sugar reading and her daughter's unresponsiveness to calls. Officers contacted the patient, who stated she felt fine. EMS checked her vitals, which were normal, and determined the monitor's reading was likely inaccurate due to improper placement.
Accident
A BYU PD officer was contacted via email by a student who believed they had backed their car into another vehicle and was seeking to identify the owner. Despite efforts, no video footage was available in the area, and the other vehicle could not be located.
Fire Alarm
The fire alarm at the Merrill Building in Helaman Halls apartments was triggered by smoke from residents cooking in the basement rec room kitchen. It was confirmed there was no fire, only smoke caused by a sheet pan with bacon grease. The alarm was silenced, but despite waiting for fire technicians, none arrived, and dispatch was unable to contact them to reset and check the alarm system.
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Police Beat • 02/28/2026
Welfare Check
An officer responded to a welfare check for a male who failed to check in on a Safewalk and was unresponsive to security texts. Last seen near the Kimball building and reported to be heading to his Wymont apartment, the male was contacted after a message was left. He later returned the call, verified his identity, and confirmed he was safe at his residence.
Medical
Officers responded to Wymount Terrace after a person became sick, possibly due to an allergic reaction to food. Provo Fire transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital for treatment.
Lockout
A faculty member accidentally locked herself out of her office at the West View Building. After exiting the building and unable to re-enter without her keys or phone, she contacted dispatch. An officer responded, entered the building with her, and she retrieved her ID, access card, and belongings. The ID matched her, and it was confirmed that her access card opened the door after hours.
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An officer responded to a welfare check for a male who failed to check in on a Safewalk and was unresponsive to security texts. Last seen near the Kimball building and reported to be heading to his Wymont apartment, the male was contacted after a message was left. He later returned the call, verified his identity, and confirmed he was safe at his residence.
Medical
Officers responded to Wymount Terrace after a person became sick, possibly due to an allergic reaction to food. Provo Fire transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital for treatment.
Lockout
A faculty member accidentally locked herself out of her office at the West View Building. After exiting the building and unable to re-enter without her keys or phone, she contacted dispatch. An officer responded, entered the building with her, and she retrieved her ID, access card, and belongings. The ID matched her, and it was confirmed that her access card opened the door after hours.
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Police Beat • 02/27/2026
Found Property
An officer responded to the Smith Field House after a Building-Care employee found a student's wallet in the weight room. The officer is currently trying to contact the owner to arrange to return it.
Duress Alarm
An officer responded to a duress alarm in room 3316 at the WSC. The alarm appeared to have been triggered unexpectedly, as it was reset and then went off again without being pushed. Security was advised to have it inspected further.
Trespassing
Officers responded to the north side of the Jesse Knight Building after security reported two individuals filming on BYU campus. One person was found to have an existing ban from the university. A trespass warning was issued, and the individual was escorted off campus. The case will be reviewed for potential criminal charges.
Alarms
Officers responded to three additional alarms, providing assistance to BYU building security.
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An officer responded to the Smith Field House after a Building-Care employee found a student's wallet in the weight room. The officer is currently trying to contact the owner to arrange to return it.
Duress Alarm
An officer responded to a duress alarm in room 3316 at the WSC. The alarm appeared to have been triggered unexpectedly, as it was reset and then went off again without being pushed. Security was advised to have it inspected further.
Trespassing
Officers responded to the north side of the Jesse Knight Building after security reported two individuals filming on BYU campus. One person was found to have an existing ban from the university. A trespass warning was issued, and the individual was escorted off campus. The case will be reviewed for potential criminal charges.
Alarms
Officers responded to three additional alarms, providing assistance to BYU building security.
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