Hampshire College

Below is a listing of all incidents, fires, accidents, and arrests reported to the Hampshire College Department of Public Safety. Each listing includes the date and time of the report; a description of the incident, accident, or arrest that includes the location of the event and a case number. These are provided for the education of the community as well as to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Right to Know Law. Please feel free to call Public Safety at x5424 (or 413.559.5424) if you have any questions about incidents occurring on campus.

The following events occurred between March 01 and March 16, 2010:

                                                Tuesday—March 16, 2010
None
                                                Monday—March 15, 2010
Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Dakin House H for a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was fire extinguisher fumes. The fire extinguisher was confiscated. AFD reset the panel and cleared the scene - 1255 (1010-153-OF).

                                                 Sunday—March 14, 2010
Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Enfield/Greenwich House Office for a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was shower steam. AFD reset the panel and cleared the scene - 0810 (1010-152-OF).

                                                 Saturday—March 13, 2010
Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Greenwich for a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was cooking smoke. AFD reset the panel and cleared the scene - 0206 (1010-150-OF).

Larceny Over $250:
Officers were dispatched to Enfield for a report of stolen property from a student. A description of the stolen item was taken and a report was filed - 1701 (1010-151-OF).

Accident:
Officers were dispatched to Library Road for a report of a single vehicle accident. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Crash Police Report was filed - 2030 (1010-06-AC).

                                                    Friday—March 12, 2010
None

                                                 Thursday—March 11, 2010
Larceny Over $250:
Officers were dispatched to the Public Safety office for a report from a student for stolen property from Franklin Patterson Hall. A description of the stolen item was taken and a report was filed - 0547(Case 1010-149-OF).

                                               Wednesday—March 10, 2010
Tagging Property:
Officers were dispatched to the bus circle shed for a report of vandalism. Officers noted graffiti on the chalkboard. Photographs were taken and a work order was submitted to Physical Plant to clean the graffiti – 1646  (1010-147-OF).

Motor Vehicle, Malicious Damage:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott parking lot for a report of vehicle damage. A report was filed and photographs were taken - 0518 (1010-148-OF).

                                                  Tuesday—March 09, 2010
Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to Merrill for a report of an ill student. EMTs administered first aid and advised the student to visit health services for further treatment. The individual signed a Refusal of Care form – 1215 (1010-144-OF).

Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to the Enfield/Greenwich House Office for a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was cooking smoke. AFD reset the panel and cleared the scene - 0840 (1010-145-OF).

Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Enfield for a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was cooking smoke. AFD reset the panel and cleared the scene – 1949 (1010-146-OF).

                                                 Monday—March 08, 2010
None

                                                  Sunday—March 07, 2010
Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to Enfield for a report of an injured student. EMTs administered first aid and advised the student seek further medical attention. The student signed a Refusal of Care form - 0015 (1010-140-OF).
 
Larceny:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of larceny. A report and list of the missing items was recorded – 0330 (1010-141-OF).

Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle:
While on routine patrol, offices observed a vehicle parking in a tow zone. The student was asked to move the vehicle and proceeded to leave the area at a high rate of speed and neglected to stop at the stop sign - 0359 (1010-142-OF).
 
Medical Emergency:
Officers, EMTs, and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to the outdoor tennis area for a report of an injured student. EMTs administered first aid and the student was transported by AFD to the hospital for further treatment - 1538 (1010-143-OF).
 
                                                 Saturday—March 06, 2010
None

                                                   Friday—March 05, 2010
Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-128-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-129-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-130-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-131-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-132-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-133-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-134-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-135-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0900 (1010-136-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a missing smoke detector. Photographs were taken and a work order was submitted to Physical Plant to replace the equipment – 0900 (1010-137-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Merrill for a report of a missing smoke detector. Photographs were taken and a work order was submitted to Physical Plant to replace the equipment – 0900 (1010-138-OF).

Larceny Over $250:
Officers were dispatched to the Multisports complex to speak with a visitor about a motor vehicle break-in. A report and list of missing items was taken - 1948 (1010-139-OF).

                                                Thursday—March 04, 2010
Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to Greenwich for a report of an injured student. EMTs administered first aid and recommended the individual visit the University of Massachusetts Health Services for further treatment - 0554 (1010-126-OF).

Suspected Drug Activity:
While on routine patrol, officers observed what they believed to be drug use activity in the Five College lot. The individuals involved were identified as a visitor and a Hampshire College student. Officers followed appropriate protocol and cleared the scene – 2350 (1010-127-OF).
 
                                             Wednesday—March 03, 2010
Fire Alarm:
Officers and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Dakin for a fire alarm. The cause of the activated smoke detector in the hallway was unknown. AFD checked the area, reset the panel and cleared the scene – 1223 (1010-125-OF).

                                                Tuesday—March 02, 2010
Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-110-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-111-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-112-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-113-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a missing smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the smoke detector will be replaced – 0830 (1010-114-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-115-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-116-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-117-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-118-OF).

Sprinkler System, Disconnect:
Officers were dispatched to Prescott for a report of a covered smoke detector. Photographs were taken and the covering was removed – 0830 (1010-119-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers, EMTs, and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to the Johnson Library for a report of an ill student. EMTs administered first aid and AFD determined the individual should be transported to the hospital - 1049 (1010-120-OF).

No Case Assigned:
No narrative identified with this case number (1010-121-OF).

Vandalize Property:
Officers were dispatched to Franklin Paterson Hall for a report of graffiti on the basement floor on the north side of the building. A work order was placed with Physical Plant - 1726 (1010-122-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to Merrill Masters for a report of an injured student.  EMTs administered first aid and recommended the student receive further medical treatment at Umass Health Services - 1941 (1010-123-OF).

Maintenance Problem:
Offices were dispatched to Enfield for a report of a vent in the ground that was smoking. Amherst Fire Department was dispatched. The problem was corrected by Physical Plant and AFD cleared the scene - 0737 (1010-124-OF).                                     

                                                 Monday—March 01, 2010
Vandalize Property:
While on routine patrol in the Johnson Library, officers observed damage to an exit door. A work order was submitted to Physical Plant - 0343 (1010-104-OF).

Police Information:
Officers were requested by Public Safety officials to issue a trespass to an individual who has been involved in several incidents on Hampshire College property. A trespass notice was issued and documented - 1245 (1010-105-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers, EMTs and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to the Public Safety office for a report of an ill student. EMTs administered first aid and AFD transported the individual to the hospital – 0130 (1010-106-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to Dakin for a report of an ill student. EMTs administered first aid. The individual signed a Refusal of Care form - 0535 (1010-107-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers and EMTs were dispatched to the Multisports facility for a report of an injured student. EMTs administered first aid. The individual signed a Refusal of Care form - 1952 (1010-108-OF).

Medical Emergency:
Officers, EMTs and Amherst Fire Department were dispatched to Greenwich for a report of an ill student. The individual was transported to the hospital by AFD for further treatment - 1145 (1010-109-OF).