Police Briefs — April 5

Fire Alarm Part One

The Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) and the Somerville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm that went off in South Hall at 1:01 a.m. on March 28 as the result of a fire extinguisher being released. The Somerville Fire Department inspected the residence hall and allowed for the panel to be reset.

Fire Alarm Part Two

TUPD and the Somerville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm that went off at Schmalz House at 4:10 p.m. on March 30 due to smoke from residential cooking. The Somerville Fire Department checked the area and called for a reset of the system.

Spilled Chemicals

TUPD was notified of a student spilling chemicals on his pants in the Pearson Chemical Laboratory at 7:45 p.m. on March 30. The appropriate cleaning procedure was followed, and the area was flushed with water. The student rejected medical attention.

Downed Wire

TUPD was notified of a downed wire in front of 128 Professors Row at 12:45 p.m. on April 1. The wire may have been accidentally hit by a recycling truck without the driver's knowledge. Facilities Services was informed of the incident and asked to install a new wire.

Broken Glass

TUPD responded to a report of broken glass in Hill Hall at 1:02 a.m. on April 3. While TUPD heard people in the area, none of the passersby could give a description of the incident. TUPD determined that the first pane in a double-pane window in the basement had been broken. The second piece of glass was intact, as was the screen. Nothing else appeared to have been damaged. Facilities Services was informed of the incident, and was asked to fix the window.