Police Beat
Police Beat • 11/18/2024
Nuisance
On November 18, 2024, at approximately 12:09 AM, An officer responded to Heritage Building 14 to address reports of students yelling and laughing too loudly. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with three individuals outside the main door of Building 14. At approximately 12:53 AM, the officer was requested to return to the same building because they were still being disruptive. At that time, the officer asked the three students to provide their BYU IDs to document the incident. They were reminded to be considerate of other students who were trying to sleep.
Fire Alarm- False Hand Pull
A student pulled the fire alarm, leading to an emergency evacuation of the JKB. Police reviewed camera footage and were able to identify the student responsible for pulling the alarm. Charges were filed against the student for making a false alarm of a fire.
Trespassing
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center regarding an individual who the complainant had previously asked to leave due to making students feel uncomfortable. Officers contacted the subject and found that there was no campus ban in place. The complainant stated that they would request a permanent ban. The subject agreed to leave the campus without any further issues.
Accident Hit-and-Run
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed hit-and-run accident. The complainant reported that someone had hit her tire while it was parked in Lot 19 on 11/15/24. A third-party witness left a note on the complainant’s vehicle indicating that he had witnessed the incident. The officer was able to locate video footage of the incident but was unable to identify the suspect vehicle. The complainant did not wish to press charges but wanted to complete the exchange of information.
Escort
A BYU officer responded to the HBLL to provide an escort. The reporting party requested a police escort back to her apartment after spotting a male against whom she had obtained a stalking injunction two years earlier. The student was safely escorted back to her apartment without incident, and the male was not seen in the vicinity.
Accident
A student hit a deer on Cougar Boulevard near Canyon Road. There was no damage to the car, and the deer got up and ran away. No report was necessary.
Accident
On November 18, 2024, at 1920 hours, a Honda CR-V was traveling westbound in its designated lane when a Honda Civic, traveling southbound in a parking lot, struck the Honda CR-V directly at the passenger front tire. This impact caused both side airbags in the CR-V to deploy, and the front axle was broken, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
BYU EMS was called to the scene and assessed the individuals for injuries. The female passenger in the Honda CR-V reported bruising to her arm. The Honda CR-V was subsequently towed, while the Honda Civic was able to drive away.
Both drivers exchanged information and were provided with a case number.
Agency Assist
An accident occurred on 450 East at the entrance to the Marriott Center, Lot 19. Provo police were already on the scene and volunteered to handle the accident, while BYU police assisted and helped clear the area.
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On November 18, 2024, at approximately 12:09 AM, An officer responded to Heritage Building 14 to address reports of students yelling and laughing too loudly. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with three individuals outside the main door of Building 14. At approximately 12:53 AM, the officer was requested to return to the same building because they were still being disruptive. At that time, the officer asked the three students to provide their BYU IDs to document the incident. They were reminded to be considerate of other students who were trying to sleep.
Fire Alarm- False Hand Pull
A student pulled the fire alarm, leading to an emergency evacuation of the JKB. Police reviewed camera footage and were able to identify the student responsible for pulling the alarm. Charges were filed against the student for making a false alarm of a fire.
Trespassing
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center regarding an individual who the complainant had previously asked to leave due to making students feel uncomfortable. Officers contacted the subject and found that there was no campus ban in place. The complainant stated that they would request a permanent ban. The subject agreed to leave the campus without any further issues.
Accident Hit-and-Run
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed hit-and-run accident. The complainant reported that someone had hit her tire while it was parked in Lot 19 on 11/15/24. A third-party witness left a note on the complainant’s vehicle indicating that he had witnessed the incident. The officer was able to locate video footage of the incident but was unable to identify the suspect vehicle. The complainant did not wish to press charges but wanted to complete the exchange of information.
Escort
A BYU officer responded to the HBLL to provide an escort. The reporting party requested a police escort back to her apartment after spotting a male against whom she had obtained a stalking injunction two years earlier. The student was safely escorted back to her apartment without incident, and the male was not seen in the vicinity.
Accident
A student hit a deer on Cougar Boulevard near Canyon Road. There was no damage to the car, and the deer got up and ran away. No report was necessary.
Accident
On November 18, 2024, at 1920 hours, a Honda CR-V was traveling westbound in its designated lane when a Honda Civic, traveling southbound in a parking lot, struck the Honda CR-V directly at the passenger front tire. This impact caused both side airbags in the CR-V to deploy, and the front axle was broken, rendering the vehicle unable to move.
BYU EMS was called to the scene and assessed the individuals for injuries. The female passenger in the Honda CR-V reported bruising to her arm. The Honda CR-V was subsequently towed, while the Honda Civic was able to drive away.
Both drivers exchanged information and were provided with a case number.
Agency Assist
An accident occurred on 450 East at the entrance to the Marriott Center, Lot 19. Provo police were already on the scene and volunteered to handle the accident, while BYU police assisted and helped clear the area.
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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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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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Police Beat • 11/15/2024
Accident
A non-reportable traffic accident occurred in lot 27, involving a vehicle that backed into another car. The responding officer completed a driver's exchange form for both drivers and documented the damage.
Information
An officer was dispatched to investigate the theft of a Segway at the Richards Building. While he was investigating the incident, the officer was contacted by the complainant, who advised that they had found their missing Segway.
Information
An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to contact a student about his missing longboard. When the officer spoke with the student, he stated that he had placed the longboard inside the north doors of the testing center at around 11:00 a.m. that day. He mentioned that when he returned, the board was gone, and he was worried it might have been stolen.
The Dispatch Center checked and confirmed that BYU Security had not picked up the longboard. The student expressed a desire to check at the Smoot Administration Building. Within a few minutes, the student reported that someone in the Administration Building had picked up the board, and he had retrieved it from there.
Medical
An officer and EMS were dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library following a report of an elderly female who had fallen and injured her ankle. Prior to the officer's arrival, EMS advised that the patient was denying any medical attention and would be transported by a private vehicle.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the Tanner parking garage to check on the welfare of a male student sitting on the top-level planter box with his legs hanging over the edge. The officer contacted the student, and after a brief conversation, determined that the student was fine and simply enjoying the view while talking with a friend on the phone. No other police action was necessary.
Accident
A two-vehicle traffic accident with property damage occurred on North Wymount Drive, near the driveway area of Building 2A. An officer responded to the scene and facilitated the exchange of information. No injuries were initially reported or observed; however, later, one of the drivers indicated that they might be experiencing a sore back. Although no medical assistance was requested at the time, this driver was advised to seek medical attention if desired. A state accident report has been submitted, along with photographs.
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A non-reportable traffic accident occurred in lot 27, involving a vehicle that backed into another car. The responding officer completed a driver's exchange form for both drivers and documented the damage.
Information
An officer was dispatched to investigate the theft of a Segway at the Richards Building. While he was investigating the incident, the officer was contacted by the complainant, who advised that they had found their missing Segway.
Information
An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to contact a student about his missing longboard. When the officer spoke with the student, he stated that he had placed the longboard inside the north doors of the testing center at around 11:00 a.m. that day. He mentioned that when he returned, the board was gone, and he was worried it might have been stolen.
The Dispatch Center checked and confirmed that BYU Security had not picked up the longboard. The student expressed a desire to check at the Smoot Administration Building. Within a few minutes, the student reported that someone in the Administration Building had picked up the board, and he had retrieved it from there.
Medical
An officer and EMS were dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library following a report of an elderly female who had fallen and injured her ankle. Prior to the officer's arrival, EMS advised that the patient was denying any medical attention and would be transported by a private vehicle.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the Tanner parking garage to check on the welfare of a male student sitting on the top-level planter box with his legs hanging over the edge. The officer contacted the student, and after a brief conversation, determined that the student was fine and simply enjoying the view while talking with a friend on the phone. No other police action was necessary.
Accident
A two-vehicle traffic accident with property damage occurred on North Wymount Drive, near the driveway area of Building 2A. An officer responded to the scene and facilitated the exchange of information. No injuries were initially reported or observed; however, later, one of the drivers indicated that they might be experiencing a sore back. Although no medical assistance was requested at the time, this driver was advised to seek medical attention if desired. A state accident report has been submitted, along with photographs.
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Police Beat • 11/14/2024
Medical
BYU EMS and a police officer were attending to other medical calls at the WSC Ballroom when a female reported feeling faint, experiencing chest pain, and having pains in her left arm. Provo Fire was dispatched. Provo Fire and BYU EMS evaluated and treated the patient, who was then released on the scene and left via a privately-owned vehicle.
Medical
An officer and EMS responded to the Wilkinson Student Center after a report was made that a female was feeling faint. Upon arrival, it was determined that the female had experienced a seizure, for which she takes medication. She was treated and evaluated by EMS before being transported from the scene in a privately owned vehicle.
Medical
BYU EMS was on the scene at an event inside the student center. They advised that they were treating a student who had injured their foot during a performance in the ballroom. The student was treated and released on-site.
Information
A female individual asked questions regarding potential harassment. Options for further assistance were discussed with her. There is currently no additional information to follow up on.
Found Property
An officer was provided with a BYU employee identification card that had been found. The officer had dispatch contact the employee and inform them to pick up the identification card at the front desk of the police department. The officer left the identification card with the secretaries to give to the owner.
Ban Letter Service
A temporary ban was served on a student outside of a class he was not supposed to attend at the Jesse Knight Building
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BYU EMS and a police officer were attending to other medical calls at the WSC Ballroom when a female reported feeling faint, experiencing chest pain, and having pains in her left arm. Provo Fire was dispatched. Provo Fire and BYU EMS evaluated and treated the patient, who was then released on the scene and left via a privately-owned vehicle.
Medical
An officer and EMS responded to the Wilkinson Student Center after a report was made that a female was feeling faint. Upon arrival, it was determined that the female had experienced a seizure, for which she takes medication. She was treated and evaluated by EMS before being transported from the scene in a privately owned vehicle.
Medical
BYU EMS was on the scene at an event inside the student center. They advised that they were treating a student who had injured their foot during a performance in the ballroom. The student was treated and released on-site.
Information
A female individual asked questions regarding potential harassment. Options for further assistance were discussed with her. There is currently no additional information to follow up on.
Found Property
An officer was provided with a BYU employee identification card that had been found. The officer had dispatch contact the employee and inform them to pick up the identification card at the front desk of the police department. The officer left the identification card with the secretaries to give to the owner.
Ban Letter Service
A temporary ban was served on a student outside of a class he was not supposed to attend at the Jesse Knight Building
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Police Beat • 11/13/2024
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the Spencer W. Kimball Tower for a welfare check on a male who was running around and making loud noises. The officer met with the male, who identified himself as a student. The student stated that he was on the autism spectrum and was stimming. He mentioned that he did not realize he was being loud and said he would do his best to be quieter. The officer did not observe anything suspicious or dangerous about him.
Accident
The complainant reported that their rear taillight had been broken the previous day in Lot 56. An officer checked the security cameras in the area to determine if the cause of the damage could be identified. Information is being gathered, and a report is being prepared.
Information
An officer was dispatched regarding a delayed theft at the Smith Fieldhouse. The complainant reported that his 2-wheel Segway was stolen within a 4-day period last week. The Segway was left unlocked in the men's locker room.
There is no further information to follow up on currently. This item was later found in the building care office and returned to the owner. No theft had occurred.
Medical
On November 13, 2024, at 2029 hours an officer and BYU EMS responded to the Richards building to a medical call that occurred when a BYU student playing basketball fell on his tailbone. He was assisted to his vehicle by EMS. No further action was taken.
Theft
A complainant filed an online report stating that their electric scooter's battery charger had been stolen from the basement storage room in Heritage Halls, Building 6, today. An officer contacted the complainant by phone, obtained further details regarding the theft, and filed the report.
Accident
On November 13, 2024, at 2115 hours, an officer responded to Lot 23 near the conference center, where a Suburban was exiting the lot and could not merge into the lane of traffic due to heavy congestion. The driver put the car into reverse and backed into the Honda directly behind him that was waiting in traffic, unaware of the vehicle's presence. The damage was minimal to both vehicles; the Honda’s front bumper had slightly separated from the vehicle, creating a larger gap on the driver's side front bumper. Fortunately, there were no injuries resulting from the accident.
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An officer was dispatched to the Spencer W. Kimball Tower for a welfare check on a male who was running around and making loud noises. The officer met with the male, who identified himself as a student. The student stated that he was on the autism spectrum and was stimming. He mentioned that he did not realize he was being loud and said he would do his best to be quieter. The officer did not observe anything suspicious or dangerous about him.
Accident
The complainant reported that their rear taillight had been broken the previous day in Lot 56. An officer checked the security cameras in the area to determine if the cause of the damage could be identified. Information is being gathered, and a report is being prepared.
Information
An officer was dispatched regarding a delayed theft at the Smith Fieldhouse. The complainant reported that his 2-wheel Segway was stolen within a 4-day period last week. The Segway was left unlocked in the men's locker room.
There is no further information to follow up on currently. This item was later found in the building care office and returned to the owner. No theft had occurred.
Medical
On November 13, 2024, at 2029 hours an officer and BYU EMS responded to the Richards building to a medical call that occurred when a BYU student playing basketball fell on his tailbone. He was assisted to his vehicle by EMS. No further action was taken.
Theft
A complainant filed an online report stating that their electric scooter's battery charger had been stolen from the basement storage room in Heritage Halls, Building 6, today. An officer contacted the complainant by phone, obtained further details regarding the theft, and filed the report.
Accident
On November 13, 2024, at 2115 hours, an officer responded to Lot 23 near the conference center, where a Suburban was exiting the lot and could not merge into the lane of traffic due to heavy congestion. The driver put the car into reverse and backed into the Honda directly behind him that was waiting in traffic, unaware of the vehicle's presence. The damage was minimal to both vehicles; the Honda’s front bumper had slightly separated from the vehicle, creating a larger gap on the driver's side front bumper. Fortunately, there were no injuries resulting from the accident.
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Police Beat • 11/12/2024
Student Escort
The complainant called dispatch requesting a ride to Wasatch Mental Health Intake. An officer responded and transported the individual to the mental health facility. The intake officer admitted the student without question for the evening. A mental health professional was available on staff to assist her. It's important to note that this was a voluntary transport requested by the BYU student and was not mandated by the police or the University.
Information
BYU police officers were dispatched to the law school to check on a male who was sleeping in the lobby. Upon contact, the individual explained that he was going to work but had some spare time and accidentally fell asleep. He was cooperative and respectful, and he left the building after being woken by the officers.
Fraud
The police were contacted with questions regarding a fraud case. The reporting party had already resolved all relevant issues related to the fraud; she only needed a case number to provide to the credit bureaus, indicating that the fraud had been reported. The complainant was then provided with the case number.
Medical
An officer responded to the Bensen Building regarding an individual who had fallen from a scooter. The individual was assessed and medically cleared by BYU and Provo EMS before leaving to go home.
Medical
An officer responded to the Joseph F. Smith Building regarding a patient who reported hearing a popping sound in their left foot and leg while walking to class. The patient indicated that they had injured their leg a couple of weeks prior while playing soccer and had been limping since then. BYU EMS provided treatment and recommended that the patient see a doctor for an X-ray.
Accident
BYU Police responded to a low-speed traffic accident in Lot 45. No injuries occurred and neither party required medical attention. One vehicle was rendered inoperable and was towed from the scene. Both parties exchanged information and were educated on how to handle the accident through insurance.
Lost Property
The officer took a lost property report. The complainant realized her engagement ring was missing while she was in the Talmage building on Monday. It is unknown whether the ring was lost in the Talmage building or the West View building. A lost property report was filed."
Found Property
A complainant found an Arizona driver’s license in the parking lot near Lavell Edwards Stadium and brought it to the police station. The owner of the driver’s license is a BYU student, and the officer left a text message on the owner’s phone informing them that the license would be taken to the lost and found in the WSC.
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The complainant called dispatch requesting a ride to Wasatch Mental Health Intake. An officer responded and transported the individual to the mental health facility. The intake officer admitted the student without question for the evening. A mental health professional was available on staff to assist her. It's important to note that this was a voluntary transport requested by the BYU student and was not mandated by the police or the University.
Information
BYU police officers were dispatched to the law school to check on a male who was sleeping in the lobby. Upon contact, the individual explained that he was going to work but had some spare time and accidentally fell asleep. He was cooperative and respectful, and he left the building after being woken by the officers.
Fraud
The police were contacted with questions regarding a fraud case. The reporting party had already resolved all relevant issues related to the fraud; she only needed a case number to provide to the credit bureaus, indicating that the fraud had been reported. The complainant was then provided with the case number.
Medical
An officer responded to the Bensen Building regarding an individual who had fallen from a scooter. The individual was assessed and medically cleared by BYU and Provo EMS before leaving to go home.
Medical
An officer responded to the Joseph F. Smith Building regarding a patient who reported hearing a popping sound in their left foot and leg while walking to class. The patient indicated that they had injured their leg a couple of weeks prior while playing soccer and had been limping since then. BYU EMS provided treatment and recommended that the patient see a doctor for an X-ray.
Accident
BYU Police responded to a low-speed traffic accident in Lot 45. No injuries occurred and neither party required medical attention. One vehicle was rendered inoperable and was towed from the scene. Both parties exchanged information and were educated on how to handle the accident through insurance.
Lost Property
The officer took a lost property report. The complainant realized her engagement ring was missing while she was in the Talmage building on Monday. It is unknown whether the ring was lost in the Talmage building or the West View building. A lost property report was filed."
Found Property
A complainant found an Arizona driver’s license in the parking lot near Lavell Edwards Stadium and brought it to the police station. The owner of the driver’s license is a BYU student, and the officer left a text message on the owner’s phone informing them that the license would be taken to the lost and found in the WSC.
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Police Beat • 11/11/2024
Welfare Check
A concerned student reported seeing a person sitting by a tree, listening to a speaker and interacting with students passing by while sucking on a pacifier. The person is described as college-aged or older, 5'6", thin, wearing a blue beanie and blue coat, and has a unicorn backpack. The individual was last seen walking toward J Dawgs. An officer checked J Dawgs, the UVX Station, and the three corners of that intersection, but did not find the person.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched for a welfare check on a student who had sent an email to their teacher’s assistant expressing suicidal ideations. The officer located the student, who agreed to go to BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for help. The officer provided the student with a ride to CAPS, where they were seen by one of the counselors.
Citizen Contact
BYU Police responded to the Music Building regarding a possibly transient female sleeping in the stairwell. Officers located her, but she refused to provide identification. The woman quickly packed her belongings and left the area.
Citizen Contact
An employee discovered an email sent to co-workers that defamed their character. The employee is unsure who sent it or why, but they want it to stop. An officer has taken the report and is following up on the information.
Suspicious Person
An officer responded to the parking lot of the Tanner building after receiving a report of a suspicious male, dressed in a suit, looking into vehicles. The officer contacted the man, who identified himself as a limousine driver waiting for his passenger who had gone inside the Tanner building. While the officer was talking to him, his passenger came out. No further action was taken.
Stalking
An officer contacted a female student who was feeling uncomfortable about messages being sent to her by a male she had met on a dating site and dated a few times. The male’s texts included pictures of her building from outside, and when she asked what he was doing, his response was "Stalking." A few days later, he sent her another picture from outside her building. The female student stated that his texts were making her increasingly uncomfortable. Although she had not explicitly told the male to stop contacting her, she sent him a text to end all contact, as directed by the officer. The officer advised the female student to report immediately if he continued to contact her. The officer then contacted the BYU police victim advocate to reach out to her.
Welfare Check
Dispatch was unable to make phone contact with a female who was on a safe walk, so they asked an officer to check on her. While the officer was en route, dispatch informed them that they had successfully reached the female and that she was okay. The officer then canceled the response.
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A concerned student reported seeing a person sitting by a tree, listening to a speaker and interacting with students passing by while sucking on a pacifier. The person is described as college-aged or older, 5'6", thin, wearing a blue beanie and blue coat, and has a unicorn backpack. The individual was last seen walking toward J Dawgs. An officer checked J Dawgs, the UVX Station, and the three corners of that intersection, but did not find the person.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched for a welfare check on a student who had sent an email to their teacher’s assistant expressing suicidal ideations. The officer located the student, who agreed to go to BYU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for help. The officer provided the student with a ride to CAPS, where they were seen by one of the counselors.
Citizen Contact
BYU Police responded to the Music Building regarding a possibly transient female sleeping in the stairwell. Officers located her, but she refused to provide identification. The woman quickly packed her belongings and left the area.
Citizen Contact
An employee discovered an email sent to co-workers that defamed their character. The employee is unsure who sent it or why, but they want it to stop. An officer has taken the report and is following up on the information.
Suspicious Person
An officer responded to the parking lot of the Tanner building after receiving a report of a suspicious male, dressed in a suit, looking into vehicles. The officer contacted the man, who identified himself as a limousine driver waiting for his passenger who had gone inside the Tanner building. While the officer was talking to him, his passenger came out. No further action was taken.
Stalking
An officer contacted a female student who was feeling uncomfortable about messages being sent to her by a male she had met on a dating site and dated a few times. The male’s texts included pictures of her building from outside, and when she asked what he was doing, his response was "Stalking." A few days later, he sent her another picture from outside her building. The female student stated that his texts were making her increasingly uncomfortable. Although she had not explicitly told the male to stop contacting her, she sent him a text to end all contact, as directed by the officer. The officer advised the female student to report immediately if he continued to contact her. The officer then contacted the BYU police victim advocate to reach out to her.
Welfare Check
Dispatch was unable to make phone contact with a female who was on a safe walk, so they asked an officer to check on her. While the officer was en route, dispatch informed them that they had successfully reached the female and that she was okay. The officer then canceled the response.
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Police Beat • 11/09/2024 - 11/10/2024
Suspicious
A police officer took a delayed report regarding a possibly suspicious male near the Heritage Halls Volleyball Courts. The reporting party was the mother of an individual who had interacted with the suspicious male; she asked dispatch to have the officer call her daughter for additional information. The case was documented for future reference if needed.
Medical
BYU police, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire responded to a medical emergency at the WSC Ballroom, where one of the dancers in the ballroom dance competition was struck in the head. The patient was evaluated and treated by EMTs and was ultimately transported to the hospital by his mother.
Citizen Contact
Officers responded to the Smith Field House after receiving a report of a suspicious male. Upon arrival, they met with the reporting party, who informed them that the male had been filming students who were attending the University of Utah/BYU football game. The students felt uncomfortable with his presence. The male was found sitting in the audience, filming the game on the screen, and appeared to be capturing the audience's reactions as well. However, no suspicious activity was observed.
Welfare Check
The caller reported that a friend was suffering from an emotional and mental crisis and requested that officers respond to assist. It was indicated that the subject may have possibly injured themselves. Officers responded, and the subject was subsequently transported to the emergency room for further treatment and evaluation.
Nuisance
Officers responded to Lot 37, where a large crowd of approximately 4,000 to 6,000 BYU fans awaited the arrival of the football team from a recent away game. Many fans were in the roadway, impeding traffic. Officers escorted the football team's semitruck and buses to the ASB. No injuries or property damage were observed or reported.
Welfare Check
I responded to a report of an emergency button activation at the "south security booth." Upon arriving at the booth, I found it empty and noted that there was no emergency phone in the area. Dispatch advised me that the activation may have originated from a radio. I requested that all security and traffic officers be contacted to ensure that they were not in need of assistance. This was done, and I was informed that there were three officers on duty at the time, all of whom were accounted for and safe.
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A police officer took a delayed report regarding a possibly suspicious male near the Heritage Halls Volleyball Courts. The reporting party was the mother of an individual who had interacted with the suspicious male; she asked dispatch to have the officer call her daughter for additional information. The case was documented for future reference if needed.
Medical
BYU police, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire responded to a medical emergency at the WSC Ballroom, where one of the dancers in the ballroom dance competition was struck in the head. The patient was evaluated and treated by EMTs and was ultimately transported to the hospital by his mother.
Citizen Contact
Officers responded to the Smith Field House after receiving a report of a suspicious male. Upon arrival, they met with the reporting party, who informed them that the male had been filming students who were attending the University of Utah/BYU football game. The students felt uncomfortable with his presence. The male was found sitting in the audience, filming the game on the screen, and appeared to be capturing the audience's reactions as well. However, no suspicious activity was observed.
Welfare Check
The caller reported that a friend was suffering from an emotional and mental crisis and requested that officers respond to assist. It was indicated that the subject may have possibly injured themselves. Officers responded, and the subject was subsequently transported to the emergency room for further treatment and evaluation.
Nuisance
Officers responded to Lot 37, where a large crowd of approximately 4,000 to 6,000 BYU fans awaited the arrival of the football team from a recent away game. Many fans were in the roadway, impeding traffic. Officers escorted the football team's semitruck and buses to the ASB. No injuries or property damage were observed or reported.
Welfare Check
I responded to a report of an emergency button activation at the "south security booth." Upon arriving at the booth, I found it empty and noted that there was no emergency phone in the area. Dispatch advised me that the activation may have originated from a radio. I requested that all security and traffic officers be contacted to ensure that they were not in need of assistance. This was done, and I was informed that there were three officers on duty at the time, all of whom were accounted for and safe.
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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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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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Police Beat • 11/07/2024
Sick Person
An officer, along with BYU EMS and Provo Fire, responded to the Tanner Building following a report of a female who had fainted. The officer helped as needed while on the scene. Ultimately, the patient was not transported by EMS but was driven home by her friends.
Weapons Offense
BYU police were dispatched to investigate a delayed weapons offense on 900 N. in Provo. The victim reported being shot with an airsoft gun while walking to her apartment at night. Officers had previously received multiple reports about the same incident and had already tracked down the suspects. This case will be documented and linked to the original case number, as detectives continue their investigation.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical emergency on the north side of the Clark Law School, accompanied by BYU EMS and Provo Fire. Upon arrival, the officer observed that the patient was experiencing ongoing seizures. Provo Fire then transported the patient to the hospital for further care.
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An officer, along with BYU EMS and Provo Fire, responded to the Tanner Building following a report of a female who had fainted. The officer helped as needed while on the scene. Ultimately, the patient was not transported by EMS but was driven home by her friends.
Weapons Offense
BYU police were dispatched to investigate a delayed weapons offense on 900 N. in Provo. The victim reported being shot with an airsoft gun while walking to her apartment at night. Officers had previously received multiple reports about the same incident and had already tracked down the suspects. This case will be documented and linked to the original case number, as detectives continue their investigation.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical emergency on the north side of the Clark Law School, accompanied by BYU EMS and Provo Fire. Upon arrival, the officer observed that the patient was experiencing ongoing seizures. Provo Fire then transported the patient to the hospital for further care.
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