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Public Safety Briefs 2/9/16

Compiled by: Gabriella Ciufetelli On Jan. 28 at 3:25 p.m., PS received a report from a student that an unknown female was soliciting money in the Student Center for the Children’s Joy Foundation. PS responded and could not locate or identify the female.

On Jan. 28, a student reported to PS that after retrieving her wallet and keys from the lost and found there was still an additional wallet missing. The student reported last having the wallet in the lounge in Breslin Hall.

On Jan. 28, two Hofstra students reported an ongoing roommate dispute to PS. They were then referred to Office of Residential Life.

On Jan. 29 at 2:50 a.m., PS responded to a noise complaint in one of the residential buildings. At the site, one student became disruptive and argumentative. The student was then referred to the Office of Community Standards.

On Jan. 29, a commuter student reported to PS that he fell and injured his right wrist while playing basketball in the Fitness Center. He was treated by PS, but declined further assistance. The student later decided to go to the hospital on his own.

On Jan. 29, a commuter student reported to PS that he lacerated his thumb while removing a bar from the squat rack in the Fitness Center. PS responded and administered first aid to the student. The student declined to go to the hospital.

On Jan. 30 at 1 a.m., a student reported that the side portion of her windshield was cracked as a result of two unidentified people having a snowball fight.

On Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m., a student reported that there was an unidentified man on the 13th floor lounge of Estabrook Hall who asked her for her name and room number. PS responded and couldn’t find the male after searching for him. Three days later, the man was identified and banned from campus after he attempted to gain entry.

On Jan. 30, a fire alarm was activated in Nassau Hall. After inspecting the building, PS found that two students failed to evacuate. Both students were referred to the Office of Community Standards.

On Jan. 30 at 11:45 p.m., PS received a report from two Hofstra students that a nonstudent was harassing them. An investigation was conducted and the nonstudent was banned from campus.

On Jan. 30 at 4 a.m., PS discovered an intoxicated student sleeping in a car. The student was transported to NUMC by ambulance.

On Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., a visitor to the Swim Center reported to PS that he struck his left foot on the bleachers and injured his toe. PS treated the visitor with a bandage and ice pack. He refused further medical assistance.

On Jan. 31 at 12:45 a.m., PS received a report from an RA that there was a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a room in Suffolk Hall. The student was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards for violation of drug policy.

On Jan. 31 at 1 a.m., PS discovered a drunken female student in Vanderpoel. The student was then transported to NUMC by ambulance.

On Jan. 31 at 1:20 a.m., a Hofstra student reported to PS that he observed an intoxicated nonstudent passed out on the second floor of Stuyvesant Hall. The nonstudent was transported to NUMC by ambulance.

On Feb. 1 at 10:15 p.m., an RA reported to PS that the odor of marijuana was emanating from a room in Alliance Hall. PS responded and a student took responsibility. The student was then issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards.

On Feb. 2 at 3 p.m., a staff member from PS reported that a former student had verbally abused her. PS will conduct a follow up investigation.

On Feb. 2 at 9:45 a.m., a commuter student reported that she was feeling lightheaded while in Calkins Hall. She was transported to the wellness center.

On Feb. 3 at 8:29 a.m., a commuter student reported that she had a sore throat. PS transported her to Winthrop Urgent Care.

On Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m., a Hofstra student reported to PS that an unidentified person struck her car while it was parked. A follow up investigation identified the person responsible, and both parties exchanged information.

On Feb. 3 at 12 p.m., a student reported to PS that her roommate was verbally harassing her. The matter was referred to the Resident Director of the Netherlands.

On Feb. 3 at 6:45 p.m., a student reported that her iPad mini was missing from her backpack. The student said it was last seen in Hagedorn Hall.

On Feb. 3 at 3 p.m., a student reported to PS that an unidentified vehicle caused damage to her car’s front right quarter panel while it was parked near the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. PS issued a report and she declined police services.

On Feb. 4 at 12:30 a.m., an RA reported that he observed the smell of marijuana coming from a room in Rotterdam Hall. PS responded and referred three students to the Office of Community Standards for violation of drug policy.

 

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