Weekly Incident Report Digest
There were several incidents reported around the libraries in the last week.
Wilson Library
On 2/19, a patron reported being a man distributing papers or brochures in the basement of Wilson. The man was approached by staff and informed about library policies regarding the need for library approval of any materials distributed in the libraries. The man left the building
In January, Wilson Library security monitors reported 158 incidents in Wilson Library, as compared to 95 incidents in December. This number includes every time a monitor speaks to a patron about appropriate use of computers, food and beverage policies, and/or disruptive behavior.
Sci/Eng Library/Walter Building
On 2/13, a group of students were arguing loudly. They were asked to quiet down. The group left the building after a few minutes.
On 2/16, a group of non-University students were creating a disturbance in the reference room. UMPD was called. By the time the police arrived, the group had moved to Level F, where the police spoke to them about noise and behavior in the library.
On 2/17, a group of non-University students were in the reference room, being noisy and running around the building. UMPD was called and the police officer ordered the group out of the building.
On 2/19, patrons complained about a noisy group of non-University students that was being disruptive. UMPD was called and the police officer ordered the group to leave the building.
Vincent Hall (Mathematics Library)
On 2/13, in the third-floor hallway, a student had a medical emergency. Paramedics were called and attended to the student.
Magrath Library
On 2/16, a staff member installed a flash drive into a PC, stepped away for a moment, and returned to find the flash drive missing.
Matt Bowers
Library Safety and Security Coordinator