Weekly Incident Report Digest - last week
On 3/10, in Walter, a patron was viewing a DVD (which some considered offensive) with the audio on. When asked to turn off the audio, the patron complied.
On 3/14, in Walter, the same patron asked for assistance with a computer. A staff person determined that the monitor had been disconnected -- and noticed that the patron appeared to be going to view a potentially offensive video. Another patron complained about the content. When the first patron was unable to move to an open computer with a privacy screen, he began talking loudly to himself and then left. This patron has a history of disruptive behavior--staff called 911 previously about his loud talking.
On 3/18, in Diehl Hall, staff at the Wangensteen Library reported a water leak coming down from the sixth floor. Staff covered books with plastic and placed buckets near the leak. Facilities was notified immediately. Facilties staff are investigating all potential causes of the leak and working on a long-term solution.
Also, just wanted to remind you that on 3/13 UMPD Police Chief Greg Hestness sent out a public safety alert to the Twin Cities campus about a theft of an IPod in front of the Rarig Center. The theft involved violence to the victim, who suffered some bruises but is okay. This is a reminder to pay attention to your surroundings at all times. To quote the alert: "The UMPD would like to remind those on campus that the Security Monitor escort service is available and free of charge by calling 612-624-WALK (9255). We discourage the use of in-ear listening devices while walking or jogging in public areas, and encourage pedestrians to remain alert to their surroundings instead."
--Matt Bowers, Libraries Safety & Security Coordinator