Public Safety Briefs 10/5/18
On Sept. 29 at 6:15 p.m., a female Hofstra student was unable to walk during Fall Festival on the intramural fields. She was escorted to the medical tent. When questioned, she said that she had consumed a large quantity of beer. An ambulance responded to the location, and when she was escorted to the ambulance, the student became belligerent. She struck two PS officers, one in the thigh and the other in the groin. The student was brought to Nassau University Medical Center and was released on Oct. 2. When she returned to campus, the student was issued a referral to OCS for disruptive actions.
On Sept. 29 at 6:45 p.m., a drone was spotted flying over the intramural fields during Fall Festival. PS tracked it to the east side of Enterprise Hall. Upon arrival, PS found a male Hofstra student packing the drone into a black knapsack. When the student was questioned, he said that he did not know that there was a policy prohibiting the flying of drones. After being informed of the policy, the student said that he understood. No further action was taken.
On Oct. 1 at 1:45 p.m., a student discovered that she had lost her Hofstra identification card. At 3 p.m., she found that there were unauthorized purchases made on her card at Dutch Treats. Investigation revealed that another student had found the card and used it to purchase two items. The student was very apologetic and said that she will return the money that was spent. She was issued a referral to OCS.
On Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m., a Hofstra student reported that he had left his bike outside of Au Bon Pain unattended and unsecured. At 4:30 p.m., he discovered his bike was stolen. A search was conducted, which proved negative. NCPD assistance was declined at this time.
On Oct. 3 at 12:50 p.m., an RA discovered a black vape pen in plain view on a desk while conducting a health and safety check in Estabrook Hall. The room was unoccupied at that time. The items were confiscated and taken to the Hofstra Information Center. The student was identified and issued a referral to OCS.
On Oct. 4 at 4:15 p.m., a Hofstra law student reported that he had left his black sweatshirt unattended on a chair in the lounge of the Maurice A. Deane Law School sometime between 7:55 and 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 3. When the student returned, he found his sweatshirt missing. An investigation is being conducted.
On Oct. 4 at 5:45 p.m., the fire alarm in Constitution Hall was activated for a fire drill. A search of the building was conducted and a student who had failed to evacuate his room was discovered. The student was issued a referral to OCS for failing to comply.
