Slippery Rock University Police Respond to Multiple Incidents on Campus
University Police at Slippery Rock University have been keeping busy with a range of incidents over the past week, including a vehicle accident, medical emergencies, and more. The incidents, which took place between October 24 and October 29, highlight the importance of public safety and emergency response on college campuses.
Key Takeaways:
- A vehicle accident occurred near the Central Loop entrance to Slippery Rock University, resulting in the car being declared inoperable and requiring towing from Pry's Towing. No injuries were reported.
- University Police responded to a call about an individual who had passed out in Miller Auditorium, but upon arrival, the individual was found responsive and did not require medical treatment.
- The Slippery Rock Police Department assisted Pennsylvania State Police with a report of possible gunshots at the University Village apartments, and a suspect was detained at the scene.
- University Police are investigating damage to a vehicle windshield that occurred while it was parked in the Morrow Field House track-side lot on October 21.
- A minor hit-and-run incident occurred in the West Lake Commuter Lot, but both parties exchanged information and no further action was taken.
- University Police responded to two medical emergencies, including a case of low blood sugar in the Smith Student Center and a motor vehicle accident on Kiester Road that resulted in minor injuries to one driver.
Statistics:
- 5 incidents were reported to University Police between October 24 and October 29.
- 2 medical emergencies required police and EMS response.
- 1 vehicle was towed due to damage from a motor vehicle accident.
- 1 suspect was detained at the scene of the possible gunshots incident.
- 1 vehicle was declared inoperable due to the vehicle accident.
Sources:
- October 24- University Police responded to a vehicle accident near the Central Loop entrance to Slippery Rock University.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 24- University Police received a call about an individual who had passed out in Miller Auditorium.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 26- The Slippery Rock Police Department assisted Pennsylvania State Police with a report of possible gunshots at the University Village apartments.
[source: Pennsylvania State Police]
- October 27- University Police are investigating damage to a vehicle windshield that occurred while it was parked in the Morrow Field House track-side lot.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 28- University Police responded to a minor hit-and-run incident in the West Lake Commuter Lot.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 28- University Police received a report from a staff member regarding an email in which an individual expressed intentions of self-harm.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 29- University Police responded to the Smith Student Center for a medical emergency involving an individual experiencing low blood sugar.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]
- October 29- University Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Kiester Road.
[source: Slippery Rock University Police Department]