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Police Beat • 01/23/2025

Suspicious Circumstance
The BYU Police Department was notified of a suspicious person who had entered the ASB and was asking questions about the tunnel system. Further investigation revealed that the same person had been at the Brewster building, also asking similar questions about the tunnels. Camera footage was found of the person, with a photo taken from it. At this time, a suspect has been identified, and efforts are being made to contact him about his intentions.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Crab Tree building following a report of a prescription found in a classroom. The officer collected the prescription and contacted its owner, who came to the police department to retrieve the medication. The prescription was released to the individual after they verified their identity with a driver's license.

Civil Problem
An officer was dispatched to a report of fraud, which was later determined to be a civil matter. The complainant, who works for Papa John's Pizza, made a delivery to the Wilkinson Student Center on January 14, 2025, and claimed that he had not been paid. However, the officer later contacted the complainant, who informed him that he had just been contacted by a representative from BYU, and that the matter had been resolved. The complainant requested to cancel the call.

Information
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding an online harassment issue. The officer reached out to the complainant, requesting that they compile screenshots of the harassment and email them to the officer for review to determine if a crime has been committed. The complainant was also sent a witness statement to complete. Once the information is received, the officer will assess whether a crime has been committed and complete the report.

Fire Alarm
A police officer responded to Heritage Building 13 due to a fire alarm. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with a tenant from the apartment where the alarm originated. The tenant was unsure of the cause of the alarm and reported seeing no flames or smoke. The officer then silenced the alarm. The fire technician will check and update the alarm panel.

Traffic offense – Road Rage Incident
An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to call a complainant who was reportedly involved in a road rage incident while driving his Honda Civic eastbound on University Parkway. The complainant stated that he pulled over to let an SUV pass. After the SUV passed, the driver parked immediately in the roadway on University Parkway in front of the complainant’s vehicle. The complainant reported that the driver got out of his vehicle, approached the complainant's car, and yelled, "You got a problem?" before punching the driver's side window. The complainant noted that the window did not break. Officers will conduct additional follow-up.

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Police Beat • 01/22/2025

Fire – Smoke Smell
A caller reported the smell of gas in the Eyring Science Building. BYU Police, EMS, and Provo Fire responded. Provo Fire's carbon monoxide (CO) equipment did not detect any harmful vapors. No gas was detected. Building functions were allowed to continue as usual, and no indications of criminal or suspicious activity were found.

Ban Letter Service
An individual serving a sentence at the Utah County Jail has received a university ban letter from BYU Police investigators. This person is currently under investigation for an incident that occurred on campus.

Medical
BYU Police responded to the LSB for a student experiencing a medical episode. Both BYU personnel and Provo EMS evaluated the patient, who later refused to be transported to the hospital.

Medical
Provo Fire, BYU EMS, and an officer were dispatched to the Smith Field House on a patient with a possible broken leg. The patient declined transportation to the hospital and was transported by private vehicle to Utah Valley Hospital.

Information
An Officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace 15 C on report of a pair of dentures being left on the ground outside the front door. The Officer gathered what appeared to be dentures and found they were plastic toys that resembled dentures. The Officer removed the toys from the complainant’s front door and placed them on the playground with other toys that had been left outside. The complainant was contacted and notified of the action taken.

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Police Beat • 01/21/2025

Theft
The bicycle is missing from the bike rack area of the Life Science Building. A caller reported that a bike was parked there several weeks ago. The officer documented the incident and is awaiting further information from the caller regarding the serial number, model number, etc. A review of the surveillance footage is in progress, and the case is under investigation.

Theft
An officer responded to the Physical Facilities North Building for a report of a missing piece of equipment. The officer met with the complainants, and an investigation is underway. The missing equipment is a new furnace that was pre-assembled and ready for installation. The case has been referred to investigators.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to Lot #2 regarding a traffic accident. The officer contacted the complainant, who advised that she hit a vehicle that was parked and unoccupied while trying to park. The necessary information was gathered for both vehicles, and a driver's exchange form was completed and sent to both vehicle owners.

Accident
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a delayed accident in Lot #5. In speaking with the complainant, she reported that her vehicle had been hit and that a note was left. The complainant explained that she had been in contact with the other party, but they had yet to provide their insurance information, and she wanted to know her options. The officer addressed the complainant’s questions. At this point, the complainant plans to continue trying to obtain the information from the other party involved and will call back if police assistance is needed.

Robbery – Alarm
Officers responded to a report of a robbery alarm at the Creamery on Ninth Street. They set up a perimeter and contacted employees, who confirmed that it was a false alarm. A new employee was unaware of the purpose of the panic alarm button. The manager was informed to provide training for new employees regarding the alarm button.

Fire – Alarm
Officers and Provo Fire were dispatched to the West Campus for a report of a fire alarm/chemical spill. Provo Fire determined that, due to the amount and nature of the material, custodians could clean it up with no special precautions. BYU Risk Management and the BYU Building Care supervisor were notified of the incident.

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Police Beat • 01/19/2025 - 01/20/2025

Unsecured Gate - Stadium
An officer responded to the stadium due to an open gate. The officer found that the gate motor was not working and could not shut the gate manually or with a vehicle. BYU Security contacted an electrician from the electrical shop to fix the gate motor and secure the gate.

Accident Hit-and-Run
A complainant called to report that his car was hit while parked in parking lot 13 during his attendance at church. The motorist who struck the complainant's vehicle left the scene without leaving a note. The damage was minor. There is no further information available for follow-up, so the hit-and-run incident will be documented and subsequently closed.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to the BYU Creamery on Ninth Street in response to a report of a delayed traffic accident. The officer was able to contact everyone involved and gather the necessary information. The officer will provide both vehicle owners with exchange information for insurance purposes.

Alarms
Open Door Alarms: Officers responded to six reported door alarms at different locations during this period.

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Police Beat • 01/18/2025

Accident
An officer was assigned to investigate an accident in Lot #16, where a BYU snowplow collided with a parked vehicle belonging to a police department employee. A non-reportable accident report was filed, and the vehicle owner was advised to contact BYU Risk Management for compensation for damages. The incident was also captured on BYU surveillance.

Duress-Alarm
An officer responded to the McDonald building due to a duress alarm in imaging room 155. The officer found an employee working in the room with his three small children, one of whom had pressed the duress alarm button. The officer reset the alarm, and no further action was needed.

Alarm
An officer responded to the Smith Field House, where a door was found propped open with a door stop. The officer located door #6, secured the door, and found no one in the area. Dispatch confirmed the door alarm was cleared. The incident was closed.

Citizen Contact
A BYU student was walking westbound on the south side of Heritage 5 when snowballs were thrown in his direction, narrowly missing him. The student said that he was wearing noise-cancelling earbuds and listening to music. However, he thought the person who threw the snowballs called him a racial slur. The current identity of the individuals throwing the snowballs remains unknown. The case was referred to investigators to continue to collect possible surveillance of the incident.

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Police Beat • 01/17/2025

Lost Property
A student came to the BYU Police Department to file a report for a lost phone. Shortly after leaving a classroom in the Jesse Knight Building, the complainant realized his phone was not in his pocket. When he returned to the classroom, the phone was not there. This occurred ten minutes before he came to the station. The officer advised the complainant to check the lost and found at the Wilkinson Student Center, but the phone had not been turned in at that time. While the officer was typing the narrative for this report, the complainant called back, stating that he had checked the lost and found again and that his phone had been turned in. No further action was taken.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to a Wyview Park apartment complex to investigate a smoke alarm. When the officer arrived, the residents stated that steam from their hot shower may have triggered the alarm. The residents had not been cooking recently, nor was there any smoke or flame present. A technician from the BYU Electric Shop arrived and reset the alarm.

Lockouts
Officers responded to several lockouts to assist the students and faculty.

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Police Beat • 01/15/2025 - 01/16/2025

Medical
An officer responded to the Smith Field House on a report of a sick person. As the officer arrived, BYU EMS was also on the scene. BYU EMS advised that the officer was not needed, and the scene was cleared shortly after.

Seizures
An officer responded to the Engineering Research Lab following a report of a student having a seizure. Prior to the officer's arrival, the caller advised that they did not need assistance. The officers continued to check the area but were unable to locate anyone in need of help, so they cleared the scene.

Welfare Check
An officer performed a welfare check in the vicinity of the Foreign Language Center. The complainant reported hearing someone crying in the area. The officer arrived, conducted a foot patrol, and did not find any issues.

Medical
An Officer, along with BYU EMS and Provo Fire Department, responded to a medical problem at Wyview Park building #28. When the Officer arrived, Provo Fire and BYU EMS were already with the patient and were handling the situation and police were not needed. Refer to Provo Fire incident report.

Assault
A student reported that he had been assaulted by another individual at the Canon Center. Officers interviewed both parties separately. The suspect was released on scene after the victim declined to file charges. This incident was a very minor simple assault.

Fire Odor
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to the area of University Parkway near Lavell Edwards Stadium for a report of an odor that possibly smelled like smoke. Officers and firefighters checked the area but found nothing out of the ordinary. No further action was taken.

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Police Beat • 01/14/2025

Attempted Theft by Deception
BYU police received a report of a possible scam in which the scammer had called the parents of a BYU student, stated that the student had been arrested, and demanded money. BYU police were informed that the scammers were using the identity of a current BYU police officer. An officer attempted to call the phone number multiple times but has been unable to get in contact with the scammer. No money or personal information was given to the scammer. The phone number was run through the TLO system but returned no results. This information will be provided to detectives for further follow-up.

Traffic Offense
BYU police took a report of a traffic offense. A student was riding his bike on South Campus Drive and felt that a vehicle passed him too closely. Dispatch found footage of the incident; however, it only provides a small portion of the situation. The footage appears to show a vehicle passing a bicyclist, but the proximity and other details remain unknown. At the time of the incident, the vehicle appeared to be driving at the speed limit. This case will be closed unless further information is provided.

Suspicious
A caller reported finding a lone bullet on the ground near a construction site. The officer responded, gathered the bullet, and disposed of it. There was no further indication of criminal or suspicious activity.

Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident in parking lot #59. The officer contacted the complainant, who advised that he had pulled out of his parking stall too sharply, causing his rear tire to hit the front end of the vehicle parked next to him and resulting in the bumper falling off. The necessary information was gathered, and an accident report was completed.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Smith Field House on a found wallet. The officer located a phone number for the owner and called and texted messages with no response. Officers will drop off at lost and found tomorrow if no response.

Medical
An officer from campus police and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Benson Building in response to a report of a student with a cut finger. Upon arrival, BYU EMS treated the student on-site. The student did not request any further treatment and returned to class.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched for a welfare check on a student whose parents had not been contacted for a day, and the student was not returning phone calls. The officer contacted the student's roommate, who called the student, allowing the officer to speak with her and confirm that she was fine. The student then contacted the parent.

 

 



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Police Beat • 01/13/2025

Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to Lot 33 for a property damage report. The complainant stated he was sitting in his vehicle when the driver of the vehicle next to him entered his car. The complainant explained that the individual’s door struck his vehicle. He also indicated that he believed the suspect had seen him raise his hands in acknowledgment that his vehicle may have been damaged. The complainant reported that the suspect subsequently hit his vehicle with the door again. However, he was unable to obtain a license plate number for the other vehicle before the suspect left, and the incident was not captured on camera. This case will be closed pending further identification of the suspect.

Medical
Officers responded to a fainting incident at the Wilkinson Student Center, where a student was experiencing symptoms. BYU EMS staff evaluated and cleared the patient, who was released to return home without being transported.

Theft
An officer took a report of a theft that possibly occurred at the Lee Library. The complainant said she put her wallet in her backpack this morning. After returning home after class, she found her wallet was not in her bag where she left it. The complainant also advised that she had a fraudulent online charge on her credit card, which was unable to be processed due to the card being previously cancelled. At this point in the investigation, the complainant has no other charges on her debit or credit cards, and her only loss is her wallet and its contents.

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Police Beat • 01/12/2025

Sick Person
A transient man knocked on the outer door of Tower Four at the Missionary Training Center, requesting medical assistance. An officer from BYU, along with Provo EMS, responded and checked on the individual’s welfare. The Provo Fire Department transported him to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.

Citizen Contact
A student went out to his parked car Sunday afternoon and found it had been hit by another vehicle. A note had been left on the windshield with a name and phone number. When the student called the number, it turned out to be unlisted. It had been snowing, which caused the note to be smudged, making it hard to read the numbers correctly. The officer was able to contact the person who left the note, who then gave permission to provide the student with the correct number.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm that was activated at Heritage #6 due to students cooking in the kitchen, causing excessive smoke and a strong smell. Upon arrival, the officer found the apartment occupants venting the apartment. Fortunately, the kitchen did not appear to have sustained any damage. The electric shop was then notified to assist with checking and resetting the alarm. A Resident Assistant was also on-scene to assist with the situation and provide support to the affected residents. She indicated she will file a report for housing.

Gas Smell
An officer responded to Wymount Terrace, Building 4, in reference to a gas leak. Provo Fire assisted and determined that there was no active leak. Upon detecting an odor resembling Freon, the officer conducted a door-to-door check in the apartment building to ask residents if they had experienced any gas-related odors. A few residents reported that they had smelled gas. As a result, BYU Maintenance was contacted to inspect for leaks, and they confirmed that no active leaks were detected. Investigators then informed Risk Management of the situation and the results of the investigation.

Suspicious
Officers responded to a suspicious call at Heritage 7, a student resident building, regarding two young males impersonating BYU maintenance workers. Officers contacted the two males, who both stated that they were trying to meet female students. No evidence of a crime was found, but the Resident Assistant (RA) supervisor requested that the males be trespassed from the building due to concerns about their behavior. The individuals were issued a formal trespass warning, and the case will be reviewed by investigators to determine if any further action is necessary.

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Police Beat • 01/11/2025

Accident
A motorist was driving a pickup eastbound on 2230 North when they slid on the icy road and ran off the roadway, hitting the metal and brick fence on Wyview Park property owned by BYU. The truck was undriveable and was towed from the scene. The officer completed a DI9 traffic accident report, and the BYU housing was notified of the damage.

Information
A student filed a report with the BYU Police Department on January 11, 2025, regarding unwanted interactions with a male acquaintance whom she met at a gym in Orem, Utah, in September 2023. Despite setting boundaries and trying to distance herself, the individual continued to contact her, even after she learned he was married and a father. The complainant has asked him to stop approaching her at the gym, coming to her place of work, or approaching her at the Lee Library, but he continued to send her texts. She has since changed gyms and is asking law enforcement to document the incidents but not to take further action or contact him.

Public Peace
An officer responded to Lot 52 regarding a noise complaint. A tenant in Wymount reported several people around a white vehicle parked in the lot, making a lot of noise. The officer arrived and checked the entire parking lot but did not find anyone making noise or causing a disturbance. The complainant did not want contact, only for the area to be checked.

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Police Beat • 01/10/2025

Medical
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a medical call at Wyview Park after an adult female tenant reported experiencing chest pain. Before medical personnel could conduct a thorough assessment, the patient chose to be driven to the hospital by her husband in their personal vehicle. No further actions were taken by emergency responders.

Traffic Offense
A motorist reported accidentally hitting a pedestrian in the crosswalk at 700 East South Campus Drive. The motorist attempted to speak with the pedestrian, but the individual walked away without responding. The officer filed a report in case they report the incident later.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymound 17C in response to a report of a smoke alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the alarm was triggered by cooking smoke, with no flames present and no damage to the apartment. The officer silenced and acknowledged the alarm before notifying BYU Electricians and BYU Housing for further assistance.

Accident Hit-and-Run
An officer responded to a delayed report of a hit-and-run accident in the parking lot north of the music building. Upon returning to his vehicle, the complainant discovered that the front driver's side corner of his car had sustained damage to the fender and bumper. The officer reviewed surveillance footage, which showed a Dodge Ram pickup striking the complainant's vehicle and then fleeing the scene. The officer managed to speak with the driver of the Dodge Ram, who has agreed to come in for an interview. The investigation is still ongoing.

Found Property
Public Assist - Lost Item Recovered, Lot 16: The complainant called to report that she was parked in Lot 16 and suspected her garage door opener had fallen out of her car. An officer contacted her, and she guided him to her parking location and the approximate whereabouts of the item. The officer went to the location and found the opener lying on the ground. Since the complainant had left campus and would not return until Monday, the officer offered to place the opener on her desk in McKay Building, Room 206T.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed theft reported at the Eyring Science Center. The complainant stated that a video card from a computer lab had been stolen over a 10-day period. There is currently no suspect information.

Theft
An officer was assigned to investigate the theft of an electric scooter from the bicycle rack near building #3 at Heritage Halls. The scooter was reported stolen between December 18, 2024, and January 4, 2025. Currently, there is no suspect information available. The case has been referred to investigators for further follow-up.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls, Building 7, to assist medical personnel with a student who had passed out. When the officer arrived, he assisted Provo Fire and BYU EMS as they briefly evaluated the student's condition. The student declined to be transported to a medical facility and was taken to her apartment by friends.

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Police Beat • 01/09/2025

Unsecure Door
An officer was dispatched to the ROTC building regarding an open door of a Hummer parked in the parking area of Lot 27. The officer responded and found the vehicle's door to be open. Upon looking inside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The officer then shut the door to secure the vehicle.

Fire-Alarm
The officer responded to the Culinary Support Center for a fire alarm caused by steam. Upon arrival, the officer found that the employees had evacuated the building. After confirming the cause of the alarm, the officer silenced it at the fire panel. Employees were then allowed to re-enter the building. The officer cleared the scene before the alarm technician arrived to reset the alarm.

Suspicious
BYU Police were dispatched to the area of Heritage Halls after receiving a report from the complainant that a male was loitering near the dumpsters by Building 12. The complainant noted that the male was wearing a coat and boots. Officers patrolled the area and noticed a BYU work vehicle present. However, they were unable to locate the male. Based on the information gathered, it is likely that the male was an employee.

Welfare Check
An officer responded to the Music Building regarding a subject who was upset and causing a disturbance. The officer arrived and began checking the area for the subject. Contact was made with the complainant, who advised that the subject had left the area. The officer checked the entire building but was unable to locate the subject. It was discovered that the subject was upset because there was a hold on his school account.

Welfare Check
Welfare Check - University Pkwy & Canyon Road: A crisis center contacted dispatch, informing them that one of their callers reported a male sitting under a tree in front of Helaman Halls who expressed a desire to harm himself. Officers searched the area and located the male sitting under the tree with his friend, who had called the crisis center. The officers connected the male with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Based on CAPS's recommendation, the officers allowed both the male and female to leave the scene without further action.

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Police Beat • 01/08/2025

Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to the West View Building for a welfare check on a person who was hysterical on the phone. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individual, who had been having a disagreement with their significant other over the phone. The subject stated that they would be okay and did not need any police assistance. Officers provided the subject with information about various resources available on campus. Ultimately, officers determined that the subject did not need any further assistance.

Medical
An officer responded to the Tanner Building following a report of a student who had crashed on his skateboard and sustained a head injury. The officer met with the student and found that he did not have any open bleeding but possibly had a concussion. Provo Fire responded, evaluated the patient, and determined that it would be best for him to be transported to the hospital. In speaking with the student, it was established that the incident did not occur on campus property. The student had crashed west of Canyon Road on the sidewalk and then continued to campus, where he called for assistance.

Sick Person
BYU Police responded to the Joseph Smith Building to assist a student who was possibly having a medical issue. BYU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel evaluated the patient and advised that law enforcement assistance was not necessary.

Theft
Report of a stolen bicycle from the LSB parking area: An officer made contact by phone with a BYU student who reported parking two bicycles in the LSB bicycle area during finals week. The caller returned to the location today and found that the bikes were gone. The bicycles have been entered as missing in the local system, and the case is under investigation.

Found Property
An officer was dispatched to the area of the BYU Service Station to meet with the complainant, who had found an Arizona driver's license on the sidewalk and wanted to turn it over to the police. Upon taking possession of the driver's license, the officer made every effort to locate the owner but could not find any contact information for the person. The driver's license was left at the Lost and Found in the Wilkinson Student Center.

 Extortion
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant about an extortion case. The officer spoke with the complainant regarding his use of a dating website named Hinge. The complainant blocked further communication from the suspect and refused to send money. The officer attempted to reach the suspect but was unable to do so because the phone numbers were false. The case was referred to investigators.

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Police Beat • 01/07/2025

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Law Library stairwell in response to a report of a door being held open. The officer arrived at the location and closed the door. Upon reviewing the area, the officer did not observe anything suspicious. This appears to be an ongoing issue that the administration is attempting to address.

Citizen Contact
Officers were dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library regarding a potentially suspicious individual in a construction zone. Upon arrival, the officers met with the individual, who turned out to be a BYU painter with authorized access to the area. Nothing suspicious was found.

Medical
An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to respond to a medical call in Lot 20 following a traffic accident on University Parkway north of the Marriott Center. Provo Police Department officers were on the scene and canceled BYU Police officers while they were en route. Provo PD handled the traffic accident, and there was no need for medical assistance.

Sick Person
Officers were dispatched to assist a sick person near Heritage. The female was evaluated, and BYU EMS requested that we shuttle her to the student health center. After the shuttle arrived, EMS assisted the female into the center. No further action was taken.

Abandoned 911 Hang-up
An abandoned 911 hang-up call was handled by dispatch. The caller was contacted, and it was determined that the call was inadvertent.

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Police Beat • 01/06/2025

Sex Offense
An officer received a delayed report of a possible sexual abuse case that occurred on campus. The officer spoke with the complainant and gathered information about the situation. The complainant was asked to complete a written statement and email it to the officer. Currently, it is believed that neither the suspect nor the victim has ties to the BYU campus. Once the statement is received, the case will be forwarded to the Investigations Division for further follow-up.

Suspicious Circumstance
While patrolling the main campus of Brigham Young University, an officer was flagged down by a female near Lot 59. She reported that a white male, dressed in all black, had been looking into cars before running away. The witness noted that the incident happened quickly, so she was unable to provide a detailed description of the suspect. Officers subsequently searched the surrounding parking lots, buildings, and neighborhoods but found no signs of break-ins or foul play. Ultimately, they were unable to locate the suspect and cleared the scene.

Robbery Alarm
Officers responded to a robbery alarm at the Creamery on Ninth Street. It turned out to be an accidental alarm triggered by an employee. The manager discussed the importance of employee training and agreed to improve the training processes.

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Police Beat • 01/04/2025 - 01/05/2025

Alarm
A held door alarm was triggered at the SAB. An officer responded and determined that the door was being held open by air pressure. After inspecting the area, the officer found no issues.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Heritage Halls Central building following a report of a door alarm. Upon arrival, the officer observed a door stop blocking the door from closing. No individuals were seen in the area. The officer removed the door stop and closed the door.

Additional Alarms and Lockouts
Officers responded to multiple other alarms and lockouts on campus during this reporting period.

Suspicious
The complainant was suspicious of salespeople visiting her apartment today. They had scheduled the appointment by phone earlier in the week, but her suspicions grew when they claimed to be giving away a free child protection kit while actually selling life insurance, which she did not see as related. She canceled the appointment, and they left without any issues; however, she remained concerned that it might be a scam company. The company's name is American Income Life Insurance. The officer was able to look up the business online, and it appeared legitimate, advertising a free child protection kit. She had not provided any personal information to the company and had no obligation to them, so she was advised that they could be trespassed from her residence if necessary. She indicated that she would contact us again if the company became a problem.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm at Wymount Terrace, Building 17B. Upon arrival, the officer met with the resident, who explained that he had left a frying pan with oil on the stove while making dinner. The pan became too hot and started smoking, triggering the alarm. During the conversation, the officer did not observe any damage to the apartment. Risk management and the electric shop were notified of the incident

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Police Beat • 01/03/2025

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Joseph F. Smith Building to investigate a door alarm. Upon arrival, he discovered that the door in question was propped open. Student building care employees were present in the area. The officer explained the purpose of the door alarm and the importance of keeping the doors closed. He then removed the item holding the door open, which cleared the alarm.

Paper Service
Investigative officers served an adult ban letter to an individual for trespassing. The order prohibits the person from entering BYU property without authorization.

Information
An officer was asked to call the complainant regarding an individual leaving letters around campus, searching for someone they believe used to work at the Creamery on Ninth. Upon reviewing the letters, it does not appear that any criminal activity has taken place. The case will be documented for future reference should further incidents occur.

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