Police Beat
Police Beat • 04/05/2025
Found Property
An officer responded to Smith Field House regarding a found wallet. A building care employee discovered the wallet after the volleyball game. It contained a UVU student ID, and the officer is working to contact the student to return the wallet.
Found Property
The complainant called dispatch about some keys found inside the LSB. He found the owner of the keys prior to the officer’s arrival so no action was taken.
Family Problem
Officers responded to a noise complaint at an apartment on Wymount Terrace, where a couple was reported to be yelling and slamming doors during an argument. Upon arrival, law enforcement found that, although the couple was loud, the argument had not escalated to physical violence. The officers advised the couple to reduce the noise, and they agreed to do so.
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An officer responded to Smith Field House regarding a found wallet. A building care employee discovered the wallet after the volleyball game. It contained a UVU student ID, and the officer is working to contact the student to return the wallet.
Found Property
The complainant called dispatch about some keys found inside the LSB. He found the owner of the keys prior to the officer’s arrival so no action was taken.
Family Problem
Officers responded to a noise complaint at an apartment on Wymount Terrace, where a couple was reported to be yelling and slamming doors during an argument. Upon arrival, law enforcement found that, although the couple was loud, the argument had not escalated to physical violence. The officers advised the couple to reduce the noise, and they agreed to do so.
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Police Beat • 04/04/2025
Medical
An officer responded to the Tanner Building following a complaint of an allergic reaction. BYU EMS and Provo Fire arrived on the scene to treat the patient. They determined that the symptoms were anxiety related. The patient was treated and released, and no further action was necessary.
Lost Property
An officer contacted a BYU employee who believed that a pair of earbuds she purchased from Amazon had been stolen from her office. She stated that she had left them charging in her office the night before, and when she returned to work today, they were gone. The officer responded to her office to look for security cameras in the area. The employee also checked with the lost and found in case the earbuds had been turned in, but they had not. Additionally, she notified building management to ask their employees about her lost earbuds. Unfortunately, there are no cameras in the area where the earbuds were taken or lost.
Lost Property
West Campus building operations conducted their yearly key inventory and reported that three keys to the building were missing. An officer took the report and provided the complainant with a police case number to facilitate the replacement of the keys by the key department.
Accident Hit & Run
A complainant reported that his vehicle was damaged while parked in Lot 30 yesterday. The officer reviewed camera footage from the day the complainant parked his vehicle and determined that the damage did not occur in the parking lot on that day or the previous day when the complainant parked there. After reviewing three days of footage showing where the complainant had parked, the officer concluded that the damage occurred elsewhere.
Medical
BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and BYU Police responded to the Richards Building after dispatch received a report of an injured player. The patient had sustained an ankle injury and was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released without the need for transport.
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An officer responded to the Tanner Building following a complaint of an allergic reaction. BYU EMS and Provo Fire arrived on the scene to treat the patient. They determined that the symptoms were anxiety related. The patient was treated and released, and no further action was necessary.
Lost Property
An officer contacted a BYU employee who believed that a pair of earbuds she purchased from Amazon had been stolen from her office. She stated that she had left them charging in her office the night before, and when she returned to work today, they were gone. The officer responded to her office to look for security cameras in the area. The employee also checked with the lost and found in case the earbuds had been turned in, but they had not. Additionally, she notified building management to ask their employees about her lost earbuds. Unfortunately, there are no cameras in the area where the earbuds were taken or lost.
Lost Property
West Campus building operations conducted their yearly key inventory and reported that three keys to the building were missing. An officer took the report and provided the complainant with a police case number to facilitate the replacement of the keys by the key department.
Accident Hit & Run
A complainant reported that his vehicle was damaged while parked in Lot 30 yesterday. The officer reviewed camera footage from the day the complainant parked his vehicle and determined that the damage did not occur in the parking lot on that day or the previous day when the complainant parked there. After reviewing three days of footage showing where the complainant had parked, the officer concluded that the damage occurred elsewhere.
Medical
BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and BYU Police responded to the Richards Building after dispatch received a report of an injured player. The patient had sustained an ankle injury and was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released without the need for transport.
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Police Beat • 04/03/2025
Mental Subject
An officer responded to a report of an elderly man exhibiting odd behavior, suspected to be experiencing mental health issues. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the man, who identified himself as having dementia, had lost his phone and was seeking assistance from others to contact his wife. The officer successfully reached the man's wife, who was patiently waiting for him outside, and escorted him to her vehicle. After ensuring the man was safe, the officer concluded the incident with no further action required.
Civil Problem
A complainant reported potential fraud after purchasing a vehicle from a student, expressing concern over the title not being transferred. The complainant bought the vehicle just one day prior and worried about the title's status. The officer contacted the seller, who claimed he had paid off the vehicle loan and was waiting for the title to be issued. The officer also reached out to the DMV investigations unit, which informed us that the complainant should allow the seller 30 days to provide the title. Both parties are maintaining communication with the officer, and the DMV noted that failure to receive the title would result in a civil matter.
Welfare Check
An employee from the BYU Dean of Students Office requested a welfare check on a student who had not attended class or communicated for a week. An officer tried to reach the student but was unsuccessful. However, the officer contacted the student's parent, who confirmed she had spoken with her daughter four days prior. As there was no indication of any danger to the student, the officer relayed this information to the Dean of Students and no further actions were pursued.
Medical
After a volleyball game at SFH, officers were notified of an individual experiencing chest pain. BYU EMS and the Provo Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. Upon assessment, medical staff determined that the issue was not cardiac-related. Ultimately, it was decided that the patient would be transported to the hospital by his wife.
Citizen Contact
A police officer contacted a member of the public who had been slowly stumbling through the road by the crosswalk on the east side of the Tanner Building. The officer checked on the individual to see if he was injured or intoxicated. After speaking with him, it was clear to the officer that the individual was not intoxicated but did have an older injury that appeared to be healing.
Medical
An officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for an injured soccer player who had been kicked in the ankle by another player during an intramural sports game. BYU EMS evaluated the player and released them, allowing the player to stay for the remainder of the game.
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An officer responded to a report of an elderly man exhibiting odd behavior, suspected to be experiencing mental health issues. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the man, who identified himself as having dementia, had lost his phone and was seeking assistance from others to contact his wife. The officer successfully reached the man's wife, who was patiently waiting for him outside, and escorted him to her vehicle. After ensuring the man was safe, the officer concluded the incident with no further action required.
Civil Problem
A complainant reported potential fraud after purchasing a vehicle from a student, expressing concern over the title not being transferred. The complainant bought the vehicle just one day prior and worried about the title's status. The officer contacted the seller, who claimed he had paid off the vehicle loan and was waiting for the title to be issued. The officer also reached out to the DMV investigations unit, which informed us that the complainant should allow the seller 30 days to provide the title. Both parties are maintaining communication with the officer, and the DMV noted that failure to receive the title would result in a civil matter.
Welfare Check
An employee from the BYU Dean of Students Office requested a welfare check on a student who had not attended class or communicated for a week. An officer tried to reach the student but was unsuccessful. However, the officer contacted the student's parent, who confirmed she had spoken with her daughter four days prior. As there was no indication of any danger to the student, the officer relayed this information to the Dean of Students and no further actions were pursued.
Medical
After a volleyball game at SFH, officers were notified of an individual experiencing chest pain. BYU EMS and the Provo Fire Department responded promptly to the scene. Upon assessment, medical staff determined that the issue was not cardiac-related. Ultimately, it was decided that the patient would be transported to the hospital by his wife.
Citizen Contact
A police officer contacted a member of the public who had been slowly stumbling through the road by the crosswalk on the east side of the Tanner Building. The officer checked on the individual to see if he was injured or intoxicated. After speaking with him, it was clear to the officer that the individual was not intoxicated but did have an older injury that appeared to be healing.
Medical
An officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for an injured soccer player who had been kicked in the ankle by another player during an intramural sports game. BYU EMS evaluated the player and released them, allowing the player to stay for the remainder of the game.
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Police Beat • 04/02/2025
Information
Officers responded to the area of 300 East and 800 North regarding a subject throwing an egg at a vehicle. They checked the area and spoke with several individuals who reported not witnessing the incident. The complainant did not wish to be contacted.
Suspicious
Report of two suspicious males around campus west of the library. The subjects were described as panhandling and appearing suspicious. Officers responded to the location and searched the grounds and the library building. No contact was made with the subjects in question, as they were not located.
Information
The BYU Police Department received notification from the FBI about online threats directed at a BYU professor who resides in Orem. After officers contacted the individual, it was discovered that the victim was not a professor at BYU but rather a graduate student. He has since graduated and no longer has any affiliation with the university.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to the HBLL following a report of an elderly male whose pants had fallen down. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the individual, who was transient, and determined that he was experiencing mental health issues. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) was contacted, and the subject agreed to go with them to seek mental health assistance.
Medical
An officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility along with BYU EMS for a patient who had injured their right leg during an intramural soccer game. The patient was evaluated by BYU EMS but refused transportation by ambulance to the hospital. Instead, the patient chose to go to the hospital in a private vehicle.
Medical
An officer from BYU was clearing the IPF when he was notified of a patient needing medical attention. The patient had been involved in intramural soccer and was evaluated by BYU EMS. BYU EMS requested assistance from Provo Fire, which responded and transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital.
Trespassing
Officers responded to Hinckley Hall following a report of two males trespassing in the female dormitory. An officer located both subjects, who were juveniles. The officers contacted the parents and released the juveniles at their request. Both juveniles were referred to juvenile court for trespassing.
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Officers responded to the area of 300 East and 800 North regarding a subject throwing an egg at a vehicle. They checked the area and spoke with several individuals who reported not witnessing the incident. The complainant did not wish to be contacted.
Suspicious
Report of two suspicious males around campus west of the library. The subjects were described as panhandling and appearing suspicious. Officers responded to the location and searched the grounds and the library building. No contact was made with the subjects in question, as they were not located.
Information
The BYU Police Department received notification from the FBI about online threats directed at a BYU professor who resides in Orem. After officers contacted the individual, it was discovered that the victim was not a professor at BYU but rather a graduate student. He has since graduated and no longer has any affiliation with the university.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to the HBLL following a report of an elderly male whose pants had fallen down. Upon arrival, the officers spoke with the individual, who was transient, and determined that he was experiencing mental health issues. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) was contacted, and the subject agreed to go with them to seek mental health assistance.
Medical
An officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility along with BYU EMS for a patient who had injured their right leg during an intramural soccer game. The patient was evaluated by BYU EMS but refused transportation by ambulance to the hospital. Instead, the patient chose to go to the hospital in a private vehicle.
Medical
An officer from BYU was clearing the IPF when he was notified of a patient needing medical attention. The patient had been involved in intramural soccer and was evaluated by BYU EMS. BYU EMS requested assistance from Provo Fire, which responded and transported the patient to Utah Valley Hospital.
Trespassing
Officers responded to Hinckley Hall following a report of two males trespassing in the female dormitory. An officer located both subjects, who were juveniles. The officers contacted the parents and released the juveniles at their request. Both juveniles were referred to juvenile court for trespassing.
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Police Beat • 04/01/2025
Theft
A delayed report has been filed regarding a stolen bicycle in the vicinity of the JSB. The theft is believed to have occurred last week. The bike's owner is a BYU student. The bike was near a bike rack, but no lock was used.
Medical
BYU Police responded to the WSC for a female who had passed out. When the officer arrived, BYU EMS was already on the scene with the patient. EMS personnel treated and released the individual.
Information
An officer was contacted by the complainant, who wanted to report a school policy violation. The officer gathered the information and forwarded it to the security division for follow-up.
Lost Property
BYU Police responded to a call from a student who had lost her laptop charger. An officer collected the necessary details for documentation and referred the student to the lost and found.
Accident
A very minor accident occurred in Lot 13. The incident was investigated by the university police.
Medical
An officer, along with BYU EMS and Provo Paramedics, were dispatched to 990 N 150 E for a female who had crashed her scooter in the roadway and was bleeding. Provo Paramedics arrived first to evaluate and treat the female. They recommended transporting her to Utah Valley Hospital due to the impact on her head. The female agreed and was transported by Provo. It appeared she did not hit anything, and no other parties witnessed the incident.
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A delayed report has been filed regarding a stolen bicycle in the vicinity of the JSB. The theft is believed to have occurred last week. The bike's owner is a BYU student. The bike was near a bike rack, but no lock was used.
Medical
BYU Police responded to the WSC for a female who had passed out. When the officer arrived, BYU EMS was already on the scene with the patient. EMS personnel treated and released the individual.
Information
An officer was contacted by the complainant, who wanted to report a school policy violation. The officer gathered the information and forwarded it to the security division for follow-up.
Lost Property
BYU Police responded to a call from a student who had lost her laptop charger. An officer collected the necessary details for documentation and referred the student to the lost and found.
Accident
A very minor accident occurred in Lot 13. The incident was investigated by the university police.
Medical
An officer, along with BYU EMS and Provo Paramedics, were dispatched to 990 N 150 E for a female who had crashed her scooter in the roadway and was bleeding. Provo Paramedics arrived first to evaluate and treat the female. They recommended transporting her to Utah Valley Hospital due to the impact on her head. The female agreed and was transported by Provo. It appeared she did not hit anything, and no other parties witnessed the incident.
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Police Beat • 03/31/2025
Citizen Contact
BYU Police investigated a potential homeless encampment near the MARB after reports were received. Upon arrival, officers discovered several male students camping beneath trees. The students were informed about the university's policy on camping on campus. They acknowledged the policy and agreed to clean up the area and vacate.
Medical
BYU Police responded to a bicycle accident at HR, but BYU EMS determined that law enforcement was not necessary. EMS personnel assessed the patient and released them on-site, with no further action required.
Suspicious Incident
An individual requested access to the IT service area in the ASB, prompting a delayed report of a suspicious individual. An officer met with the office manager to discuss the situation, as the visit was not pre-scheduled or expected. The officer subsequently contacted the IT company with which the subject appeared to be affiliated to confirm authorization. After the investigation, there was no indication of any suspicious or criminal activity.
Medical
BYU Police responded to a report of a student experiencing a seizure in the JKB. Emergency medical personnel from BYU EMS and Provo Fire arrived to assess the situation. After evaluation, they determined that law enforcement assistance was not required.
Accident
Please create a short synopsis of the following. BYU Police responded to an accident at the Museum of Art. One vehicle hit an unoccupied vehicle while pulling into a parking stall. An officer responded and facilitated the exchange of information between the two parties involved.
Criminal Mischief
The BYU Police Department was contacted by Heritage Hall housing about two hall advisor signs that were pulled out of the ground in Lot 25 by the cone. Video footage has been obtained of the person responsible, and efforts are being made to identify them.
Suspicious
A delayed report was received regarding an unknown person possibly entering an office in the Richards Building on Friday night. An officer contacted the person responsible for the office space by telephone and documented the complaint about items left in the office. The caller had no knowledge of these items, which led him to believe that the office had been accessed without permission. Video surveillance is currently under review, and there are no other indicators of theft or any criminal or suspicious activity.
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BYU Police investigated a potential homeless encampment near the MARB after reports were received. Upon arrival, officers discovered several male students camping beneath trees. The students were informed about the university's policy on camping on campus. They acknowledged the policy and agreed to clean up the area and vacate.
Medical
BYU Police responded to a bicycle accident at HR, but BYU EMS determined that law enforcement was not necessary. EMS personnel assessed the patient and released them on-site, with no further action required.
Suspicious Incident
An individual requested access to the IT service area in the ASB, prompting a delayed report of a suspicious individual. An officer met with the office manager to discuss the situation, as the visit was not pre-scheduled or expected. The officer subsequently contacted the IT company with which the subject appeared to be affiliated to confirm authorization. After the investigation, there was no indication of any suspicious or criminal activity.
Medical
BYU Police responded to a report of a student experiencing a seizure in the JKB. Emergency medical personnel from BYU EMS and Provo Fire arrived to assess the situation. After evaluation, they determined that law enforcement assistance was not required.
Accident
Please create a short synopsis of the following. BYU Police responded to an accident at the Museum of Art. One vehicle hit an unoccupied vehicle while pulling into a parking stall. An officer responded and facilitated the exchange of information between the two parties involved.
Criminal Mischief
The BYU Police Department was contacted by Heritage Hall housing about two hall advisor signs that were pulled out of the ground in Lot 25 by the cone. Video footage has been obtained of the person responsible, and efforts are being made to identify them.
Suspicious
A delayed report was received regarding an unknown person possibly entering an office in the Richards Building on Friday night. An officer contacted the person responsible for the office space by telephone and documented the complaint about items left in the office. The caller had no knowledge of these items, which led him to believe that the office had been accessed without permission. Video surveillance is currently under review, and there are no other indicators of theft or any criminal or suspicious activity.
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Police Beat • 03/30/2025
Family Problem
Officers responded to a disturbance at Wymount Terrace involving a married couple in an argument. The complainant reported being asleep on the couch when his wife overturned a table and chair and removed some clothes from the bedroom. He clarified that there was no assault, threats, or property damage during this or any prior disputes, and both parties expressed no concerns for their safety or issues with remaining in the same apartment. Officers performed lethality assessments on both individuals, which indicated a low risk of harm.
Fireworks
A police officer responded to a report of fireworks being set off between May Hall and J Hall. Upon arrival, the officer identified the launch area and spoke with the reporting party to gather more information. However, no further leads have emerged in the investigation.
Unsecured Gate
An officer was dispatched to Miller Park following a citizen's report of an open gate. The individual had attempted to close the gate but couldn't secure it. Upon arrival, the officer inspected the center field gate located at 450 East, which is designated for filming and does not provide access to the field. The officer successfully closed and locked the gate using a lock provided on the fence, ensuring it was secured.
Citizen Contact
An officer investigated a report from an individual who claimed a substance had been placed on the rear of his vehicle while he attended church services on campus. After reviewing video footage, it was determined that the substance was not applied to the vehicle while it was parked on the campus premises.
Medical
Officer responded to a report of a 61-year-old female with a diabetic problem. BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded. The female was transported to the hospital.
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Officers responded to a disturbance at Wymount Terrace involving a married couple in an argument. The complainant reported being asleep on the couch when his wife overturned a table and chair and removed some clothes from the bedroom. He clarified that there was no assault, threats, or property damage during this or any prior disputes, and both parties expressed no concerns for their safety or issues with remaining in the same apartment. Officers performed lethality assessments on both individuals, which indicated a low risk of harm.
Fireworks
A police officer responded to a report of fireworks being set off between May Hall and J Hall. Upon arrival, the officer identified the launch area and spoke with the reporting party to gather more information. However, no further leads have emerged in the investigation.
Unsecured Gate
An officer was dispatched to Miller Park following a citizen's report of an open gate. The individual had attempted to close the gate but couldn't secure it. Upon arrival, the officer inspected the center field gate located at 450 East, which is designated for filming and does not provide access to the field. The officer successfully closed and locked the gate using a lock provided on the fence, ensuring it was secured.
Citizen Contact
An officer investigated a report from an individual who claimed a substance had been placed on the rear of his vehicle while he attended church services on campus. After reviewing video footage, it was determined that the substance was not applied to the vehicle while it was parked on the campus premises.
Medical
Officer responded to a report of a 61-year-old female with a diabetic problem. BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded. The female was transported to the hospital.
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Police Beat • 03/29/2025
Unsecured Door
An officer found the new umpire locker room at Miller Field unlocked. Inside the locker room were the umpires' uniforms and other personal items for the Saturday games. The officer locked and secured the doors for the night.
Trespassing
BYU Police and Provo Police responded to the SAB after surveillance cameras captured a couple of males taking items and entering offices. The officers conducted a search of the building, and the suspects were later seen on camera leaving. The two individuals were later contacted by investigators and cited for criminal trespass.
Lost Property
A complainant who attended the alumni football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium yesterday lost his wallet and asked for assistance in searching for it. When the officer arrived, the stadium was open. The officer escorted the complainant into the stadium and located the wallet in the lost and found inside the stadium office. The wallet contained the complainant's ID, and once it was confirmed that it belonged to him, the wallet was returned.
Medical
A BYU student injured his knee while playing basketball in the Smith Field House. Although Provo Medical responded, he chose to have his friends drive him for medical treatment.
Medical
A student sprained his ankle during an intramural soccer game. Provo Fire examined the injury and released him at the scene. It was a very minor injury.
Sick Person
The officer and Provo EMS were dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a complaint about a sick female. Upon arrival, the officer found that Provo EMS was already on the scene. Provo Fire indicated that police assistance wasn’t needed.
Accident
A motorist hit a parked car in Lot 49, causing minor scuffing. The motorist needed assistance in obtaining the owner's information to address the damage. The officer was able to provide the complainant with the name and phone number of the parked car's owner. The officer later confirmed that both parties had contacted each other.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center for a welfare check after a caller reported overhearing a concerning conversation between a male and another party on the phone. The caller also noted that a female was with the male. Concerned about the nature of the conversation, the officers contacted the couple to discuss what had been said. No criminal activity was discovered, and the couple was found to be safe.
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An officer found the new umpire locker room at Miller Field unlocked. Inside the locker room were the umpires' uniforms and other personal items for the Saturday games. The officer locked and secured the doors for the night.
Trespassing
BYU Police and Provo Police responded to the SAB after surveillance cameras captured a couple of males taking items and entering offices. The officers conducted a search of the building, and the suspects were later seen on camera leaving. The two individuals were later contacted by investigators and cited for criminal trespass.
Lost Property
A complainant who attended the alumni football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium yesterday lost his wallet and asked for assistance in searching for it. When the officer arrived, the stadium was open. The officer escorted the complainant into the stadium and located the wallet in the lost and found inside the stadium office. The wallet contained the complainant's ID, and once it was confirmed that it belonged to him, the wallet was returned.
Medical
A BYU student injured his knee while playing basketball in the Smith Field House. Although Provo Medical responded, he chose to have his friends drive him for medical treatment.
Medical
A student sprained his ankle during an intramural soccer game. Provo Fire examined the injury and released him at the scene. It was a very minor injury.
Sick Person
The officer and Provo EMS were dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a complaint about a sick female. Upon arrival, the officer found that Provo EMS was already on the scene. Provo Fire indicated that police assistance wasn’t needed.
Accident
A motorist hit a parked car in Lot 49, causing minor scuffing. The motorist needed assistance in obtaining the owner's information to address the damage. The officer was able to provide the complainant with the name and phone number of the parked car's owner. The officer later confirmed that both parties had contacted each other.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center for a welfare check after a caller reported overhearing a concerning conversation between a male and another party on the phone. The caller also noted that a female was with the male. Concerned about the nature of the conversation, the officers contacted the couple to discuss what had been said. No criminal activity was discovered, and the couple was found to be safe.
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Police Beat • 03/28/2025
Suspicious Person
An officer responded to Heritage Building 8 regarding a report of a suspicious person. A concerned individual reported being approached by a male wearing a dark hat and a tan or orange hoodie, who asked if they lived in the building. The complainant replied "no" and left the area. They thought the male appeared to be older than a typical student, estimating his age to be around 25. The officer checked the area but did not find anyone matching the description.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to a report of a cut finger at the engineering building. The injury had resulted from a previous skateboard accident, and the complainant requested EMS to apply a new dressing over the wound on his hand. The police response was canceled.
Lost Property
An officer responded to an apartment complex in Provo where a BYU student had lost her Apple AirPods, which were showing at the location. The officer began knocking on the residence doors when the owner of the lost property received a phone call regarding her AirPods. The AirPods were recovered, and no further action was needed.
Accident
A complainant went to her car, which was parked in lot 37, and found a note from someone who had scratched it. The note included the person's phone number but did not provide a name. The complainant's husband called the number, and the person requested that they call back later, as she was taking an exam. The complainant felt she needed a claim number for her insurance. The officer provided her with a case number and advised her to contact the person who left the note later.
Medical
Provo Fire and BYU police responded to North University Field. The patient had a wrist injury with a visible deformity. EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing them at the scene. The patient planned to go to urgent care later.
Medical
EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for a report of an injured player. The patient reported having a shoulder injury with a visible deformity. The patient was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released. The patient was not transported to the hospital.
Medical
An officer at the BYU women's softball game provided first aid to an elderly spectator who was struck in the head by a softball. Provo and BYU EMS responded, providing further care and treating the spectator before releasing them at the stadium.
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An officer responded to Heritage Building 8 regarding a report of a suspicious person. A concerned individual reported being approached by a male wearing a dark hat and a tan or orange hoodie, who asked if they lived in the building. The complainant replied "no" and left the area. They thought the male appeared to be older than a typical student, estimating his age to be around 25. The officer checked the area but did not find anyone matching the description.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to a report of a cut finger at the engineering building. The injury had resulted from a previous skateboard accident, and the complainant requested EMS to apply a new dressing over the wound on his hand. The police response was canceled.
Lost Property
An officer responded to an apartment complex in Provo where a BYU student had lost her Apple AirPods, which were showing at the location. The officer began knocking on the residence doors when the owner of the lost property received a phone call regarding her AirPods. The AirPods were recovered, and no further action was needed.
Accident
A complainant went to her car, which was parked in lot 37, and found a note from someone who had scratched it. The note included the person's phone number but did not provide a name. The complainant's husband called the number, and the person requested that they call back later, as she was taking an exam. The complainant felt she needed a claim number for her insurance. The officer provided her with a case number and advised her to contact the person who left the note later.
Medical
Provo Fire and BYU police responded to North University Field. The patient had a wrist injury with a visible deformity. EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing them at the scene. The patient planned to go to urgent care later.
Medical
EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for a report of an injured player. The patient reported having a shoulder injury with a visible deformity. The patient was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released. The patient was not transported to the hospital.
Medical
An officer at the BYU women's softball game provided first aid to an elderly spectator who was struck in the head by a softball. Provo and BYU EMS responded, providing further care and treating the spectator before releasing them at the stadium.
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Police Beat • 03/27/2025
Medical – Chest Pain
Officers and Provo Fire Paramedics were dispatched to the Heating Plant following a report of a male experiencing a potential heart attack. The paramedics arrived and transported the male to the hospital. Officers called the on-call heating plant employee, who responded to take control of the plant. Additionally, officers contacted the individual’s wife at his request.
Accident – Hit & Run
An officer responded to Wyview Park in response to a hit-and-run complaint. The reporting party stated that when she checked her vehicle this morning, she noticed damage to her rear passenger tire and fender. Dispatch reviewed the camera footage, but no recordings captured that area.
Accident
The officer responded to the parking lot north of the music building for a traffic accident. A motorist was pulling into a parking space when they hit a parked car. The officer met with both the driver and the owner of the parked car, and they expressed a desire to exchange information without having a police report completed.
Criminal Mischief
On March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM, officers were called to the Music building following a report of feces found in a fourth-floor restroom. Building Care staff had discovered an overflowing trash can filled with tissues and feces earlier that morning around 8:00 AM, indicating misuse of the single-occupancy facility. The incident was reported to the BYU police three hours later when staff noticed a suspicious individual in the building; however, the suspect left before the officers arrived. Due to the restroom's private nature, no witnesses could identify the person responsible for the mess, which had already been cleaned up prior to the officers' arrival.
Sick Person
Officer and BYU EMS responded to the Joseph F. Smith building on a report of a female who fainted. After being treated and observed by BYU EMS, the patient was released.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the Joseph F. Smith building concerning a case of anxiety. BYU EMS attended to the patient, who was accompanied by a friend. The patient declined transportation to a hospital and left with her friend. No further action was required.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Field for a report of a female player who had injured her knee. The patient did not require transport to the hospital. No further actions taken.
Suspicious
The Dispatch Center reported that MTC Security was speaking with a suspicious person on a bicycle. It was unclear whether the individual was inside or outside the gate. Officers responded for assistance; however, the individual had already left the area.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of a suspicious group at the Y-trailhead. The incident was unfounded.
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Officers and Provo Fire Paramedics were dispatched to the Heating Plant following a report of a male experiencing a potential heart attack. The paramedics arrived and transported the male to the hospital. Officers called the on-call heating plant employee, who responded to take control of the plant. Additionally, officers contacted the individual’s wife at his request.
Accident – Hit & Run
An officer responded to Wyview Park in response to a hit-and-run complaint. The reporting party stated that when she checked her vehicle this morning, she noticed damage to her rear passenger tire and fender. Dispatch reviewed the camera footage, but no recordings captured that area.
Accident
The officer responded to the parking lot north of the music building for a traffic accident. A motorist was pulling into a parking space when they hit a parked car. The officer met with both the driver and the owner of the parked car, and they expressed a desire to exchange information without having a police report completed.
Criminal Mischief
On March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM, officers were called to the Music building following a report of feces found in a fourth-floor restroom. Building Care staff had discovered an overflowing trash can filled with tissues and feces earlier that morning around 8:00 AM, indicating misuse of the single-occupancy facility. The incident was reported to the BYU police three hours later when staff noticed a suspicious individual in the building; however, the suspect left before the officers arrived. Due to the restroom's private nature, no witnesses could identify the person responsible for the mess, which had already been cleaned up prior to the officers' arrival.
Sick Person
Officer and BYU EMS responded to the Joseph F. Smith building on a report of a female who fainted. After being treated and observed by BYU EMS, the patient was released.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the Joseph F. Smith building concerning a case of anxiety. BYU EMS attended to the patient, who was accompanied by a friend. The patient declined transportation to a hospital and left with her friend. No further action was required.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Field for a report of a female player who had injured her knee. The patient did not require transport to the hospital. No further actions taken.
Suspicious
The Dispatch Center reported that MTC Security was speaking with a suspicious person on a bicycle. It was unclear whether the individual was inside or outside the gate. Officers responded for assistance; however, the individual had already left the area.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of a suspicious group at the Y-trailhead. The incident was unfounded.
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