Welfare check
An officer responded to a welfare check in Lot 39. At 1:30 a.m., a silver-colored vehicle was driving around the parking lot, stopping at different locations for approximately 45 minutes. The complainant thought this was unusual and called the police. Officers arrived, checked on the driver and occupant and found they were both BYU students. When questioned about their activity, they said they were talking. Earlier in the evening, both said they were involved in intramural sports at the Richards Building.
An officer responded to the FTG on a welfare check. The officer made contact with the subject who refused medical help. The subject did not know where they were or how they got there. The subject could not find their keys, so the officer transported them home.
An officer observed a vehicle parked at Phillips Lane and 450 East in the travel lane with its hazard lights on. The officer contacted the elderly driver, who advised that they had recently had eye surgery and had forgotten their sunglasses, making it hard to see. The individual advised that they were waiting for the sun to go down so they could see better. The driver said they could now see better that the sun had gone down and would head home.
Medical
An officer responded to the Marriott Center for the report of an FSY participant who appeared to be having a seizure. The officer found that an FSY counselor was having a panic attack and they suffered from anxiety. They were sitting up and talking to FSY EMTs. Provo Fire arrived, treated and released the patient.
A BYU officer, BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded to the Missionary Training Center for a patient with difficulty breathing. The patient was an FSY participant with a seizure disorder. BYU EMS and Provo Fire medically cleared the participant and were allowed to continue participating in FSY.
An officer responded to Heritage Halls Building 10 for an FSY participant who had collapsed. BYU EMS responded and evaluated the participant, medically cleared and released the participant to continue in FSY.
An officer responded to Helaman Halls on a report of a 14-year-old FSY student who had passed out but was later conscious and doing better. Provo and BYU EMS responded to the scene first and assessed the patient when the officer arrived. The patient told the medics that they had been sitting against a tree on the grass and were feeling anxious and overwhelmed when they suddenly passed out. An FSY counselor was with them and called for a medical response. Provo EMS completed an assessment and determined no need for further medical attention. They left the patient in the care of BYU EMS and FSY counselors. FSY counselors contacted the patient's parents and informed them of the situation.
An officer responded to Heritage Halls Building 16 on a report of a 16-year-old FSY student who had been feeling faint and nearly passed out. The officer arrived first and found the patient was feeling better and talking with FSY counselors. Provo and BYU EMS arrived on the scene. They completed an assessment of the patient, determining there was no need for further medical attention. The FSY counselor contacted the patient's parents and advised them of the situation.
An officer, BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded to the Heritage Halls Central Building on a report of an individual having a seizure. The patient, who was an FSY participant, was treated on scene. It was determined they did not need to be transported and they were left in the care of a sibling and the FSY staff.
Officers responded to a medical report for an FSY student who had been dizzy and then passed out. The FSY EMS representative was on the scene and treating the patient. The patient stated that they have a cardiac condition that sometimes causes this condition. They were treated and released by Provo Fire and EMS. An officer gave them a ride to their housing unit at Helaman Halls.
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to Heritage Halls on a report of a student feeling dizzy. The patient was assessed by EMS who advised there was no need for additional medical attention. No further action was taken.
An officer was dispatched to a medical assist at the Martin Building. Dispatch advised that a 20-year-old passed out briefly and was now sitting by the entrance of the building. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and refused additional medical care.
Officers responded to a medical assist at the Creamery on Ninth. Officers arrived and found there were two separate patients suffering from heat-related symptoms and anxiety. The patients were treated by Provo Fire and BYU EMS. Both patients were released on the scene and one was given a ride home by BYU Police.
Theft
An officer responded to a possible delayed theft of an FSY participant's money and AirPods. The complainant's counselor overheard a conversation between the FSY participant and their parents, stating they were missing money and AirPods. The complainant believed they knew who the suspect was. The officer and complainant are trying to identify the suspect.
Trespassing
An individual experiencing homelessness was loitering at the Miller Park on BYU campus. They had no legitimate reason to be on campus that day. Officers have contacted this individual before, and they have cooperated with police in the past and are not known to cause issues. The individual left when asked.
An officer approached the West Campus Central Building on extra patrol and they observed three juveniles skateboarding. As the officer checked the area, they found several doors propped open and windows unlocked. They also found that the juveniles had been trespassing inside the building. At the time, nothing appeared to be stolen or damaged. While reviewing cameras, dispatch observed the juveniles stealing drinks in the building and found that one of them had just been served with a university ban letter. Officers are following up on this incident.
Burglary
Police officers were notified that an individual who had been served with a BYU ban letter was seen on camera in the West Campus Central Building earlier in the afternoon. The individual was observed on camera taking items from the BYU Creamery without paying for them. They also entered rooms that were supposed to be locked. Officers searched the premises and located some of the individual's belongings inside the computer lab, along with their bike, on the exterior of the building. Officers remained in the area if the individual returned but did not find them. This is an active case and referred to the Investigations Division.
Found property
A hiker provided an officer with a cell phone that they found at the Y Trailhead as they were closing the gate for the night. Dispatch looked at cameras in the area and determined which group dropped the phone. When the group returned to their vehicle, the officer returned the phone to the owner.
A complainant came to the police station with a debit card they had found. An officer was able to contact the owner of the card and returned it.
A custodian found a grocery bag full of pills in the den area of the Wilkinson Student Center. There were 13 packages of pills in the bag and each package contained 30 or 31 pills. Some of the pills had already been consumed. There was a name on the packages of pills, and a person with the same name was previously served with a BYU ban letter. It has not been confirmed at this time if the owner of the pills is the same person who has been banned from the university. An officer responded to the WSC, took custody of the pills and placed them in evidence.
Paper service
Police officers responded to a report of a shirtless male acting like he was possibly on drugs at the Harold B. Lee Library. The reporting party wanted the officers to check the welfare of the individual. Upon arrival, the officers observed the individual sitting at a computer. The officers knew the individual had a ban letter from the BYU Ban Committee, but it had yet to be served to the individual. The officers contacted the individual and served them the ban letter banning them from all property owned by BYU. The officers escorted the individual to their bicycle and they left campus.
Juvenile problem
An officer responded to the McKay Building on a report of a juvenile problem. A building care employee discovered three juveniles had drawn inappropriate pictures and words on a classroom whiteboard and benches. The officer found the three individuals there for a church activity. The officer contacted the church's bishop and the juveniles. It was determined the parents of the juveniles would come and take them home. No charges will be sought since the writing was cleaned and caused no permanent damage.
BYU Police were dispatched to a possible harassment incident at the Wilkinson Student Center. Officers responded and spoke with multiple juveniles involved. The officer determined that no law had been violated but some inappropriate text messages had been sent. Officers educated the juveniles and advised their parents of the incident's details.
Found child
Police responded to the Cannon Center for a found child. Officers responded to the area and obtained the name of the child's parents. Dispatch located the parents' phone numbers and they were advised of the situation. The child's father responded to the CANC to pick up the child. He said there was a miscommunication between the child's father and mother when loading their vehicle before leaving the CANC.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of Heritage Halls Building 4 for a report of three suspicious individuals. The complainant was concerned that one of the individuals was not a participating FSY individual. The officers spoke with several people in the area. The only persons located were either students or FSY participants.
Fireworks
Security reported observing two student-aged individuals igniting fireworks in Lot 49 near LaVell Edwards Stadium. The individuals were last seen leaving westbound in a white truck. The area was searched but the suspects were not located. No damage was observed from the fireworks.
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls for a report of fireworks being set off. The officer arrived, checked the area and did not see anyone setting off fireworks. The officer remained in the area and conducted an extra patrol check.
Lost property
A police officer took a report of a bike theft. The officer gathered dates, times and descriptions relating to the incident. Later that day, it was discovered that parking enforcement impounded the bike for being locked to a guardrail at a disability entrance to the Jesse Knight Building.
Citizen contact
An officer responded to Heritage Halls Building 6 for a complaint of a strange smell in one of the apartments. An officer arrived and could smell a “fruity” odor, but he could not determine where it originated. The person from housing said the smell could have come through the air system from another apartment in the complex. The source of the smell could have been a scented candle, air freshener or a vape pen. BYU housing determined it was safe for the students to remain in their dorm rooms.
Traffic accident
Officers responded to an injury accident at the Temple View and 900 East intersection. This accident involved an adult on a scooter who collided with a vehicle that turned right in front of them. The scooter operator was assessed and released on scene by Provo EMS.
Information report
An officer responded to Lot 41 to meet with a complainant who reported that someone put donuts in their vehicle’s door handles which resulted in no damage. The complainant simply wanted officers to be made aware of the incident. The complainant requested extra patrol checks through the evening.
Flood alarm
BYU officers responded to Grant Building on a flood alarm in the mechanical room. Officers checked the mechanical room and found no water or damage. Maintenance was requested to look at the panel and officers checked the whole building, finding nothing out of the ordinary.
Attempted suicide
Officers were dispatched to a residence for a welfare check. The complainant was worried that their friend was suicidal. Officers arrived at the residence and found evidence of a suicide attempt. Officers committed the resident to a mental health evaluation. Provo paramedics transported the resident to the Utah Valley Hospital for medical treatment and mental health evaluation.