Medical Emergency

Feb. 12—A party in Renfield Hall requested BEMCo assistance for stomach pains. Cataldo Ambulance staff transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further assistance.

Feb. 13—University Police received a report of a party in Golding Judaica Center who was feeling lightheaded. Two parties were transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care.

Feb. 14—BEMCo responded to a call regarding a party who had passed out in Usdan Student Center after giving blood earlier in the day. University Police transported the party to an urgent care facility for further care.

Feb. 15—A party in Reitman Hall reported that they were experiencing flu symptoms with nausea and dizziness. The party was treated with a signed refusal for further care.

Feb. 15—BEMCo treated a party in the Gerstenzang Science Library who had had a seizure. Cataldo Ambulance staff transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital for further care.

Feb. 16—University Police received a report of a party who was unconscious in the Usdan Student Center game room. The party was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital via Cataldo Ambulance. 

Feb. 17—University Police received a report of an intoxicated party in Village Quad. The party was transported to Newton-Wellesley Hospital via Cataldo Ambulance. 

Feb. 23—Brandeis Counseling Center staff requested a psychiatric transport for a patient who was voluntarily seeking treatment. Cataldo Ambulance staff transported the party to Mount Auburn Hospital without incident.

Feb. 24—A caller in the Charles River Apartments reported that they were having chest pains and needed medical assistance. Cataldo Ambulance staff transported the party to Newton-Wellesley Hospital. 

Feb. 28—University Police received a report of a custodian who was on the floor of a men’s bathroom in Usen Hall. A second call placed to dispatch reported that the custodian had left the area under their own power. BEMCo was dispatched and notified for a custodial supervisor’s response. University Police and BEMCo staff searched the area and reported it clear. 

Feb. 28—A party in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center reported that they had exacerbated a part knee injury while playing sports. BEMCo staff treated the party with a signed refusal for further care.

March 1—BEMCo staff treated an ill party in the Shiffman Humanities Center with a signed refusal for further care.

March 3—University Police and BEMCo staff responded to a report of an intoxicated party in Ziv Quad. BEMCo staff treated the party with a signed refusal for further care.

March 4—A party in Village Quad reported that they had exacerbated a past ankle injury. BEMCo staff treated the party with a signed refusal for further care.

Drugs

Feb. 14—University Police received a report of the smell of marijuana in the area of the administration complex. Upon arrival at the scene, University Police encountered a party who requested to be voluntarily evaluated at the Brandeis Counseling Center. University Police drove the party to Mailman House for evaluation. 

Disturbance

Feb. 13—University Police received a complaint of a loud television and people talking in the hallway in Reitman Hall. University officers at the scene checked all the floors and found them quiet. 

Feb. 16—A party called to report loud music coming from the Charles River Apartments. University Police at the scene spoke to the residents, who agreed to turn down the music.

Feb. 25—University Police assisted a community advisor in Rosenthal Quad in dispersing a loud party. The group was dispersed without incident.

Feb. 27—A party in the Charles River lot reported that they may have heard the sound of glass shattering in the parking lot. University Police checked the area and found it normal upon arrival.

March 1—University Police received a report of loud music in 567 South St. Upon arrival, University Police found that the residents were just talking loudly. They complied when asked to quiet down.

Harassment

Feb. 22—University Police received a report of harassment directed at a staff member. University Police compiled a report on the incident.

Other

Feb. 15—A party reported that an unfamiliar male who did not appear to be a student asked that the party allow him access into East Quad. The male had a beard and was wearing khaki pants, a green hoodie and a baseball cap. University Police checked the area and it was clear. 

Feb. 15—University Police investigated a call placed by students concerned for the wellbeing of a dog locked in the backseat of a car. University Police found that the temperature was in the low 50s and the dog did not seem to be in distress. The car’s license plate did not match any information on file, and University Police took no further action.

Feb. 15—The Office of Academic Affairs reported that they had received an envelope that contained a number of apparently cut-and-pasted political cartoons and an odd letter. University Police compiled a report on the incident.

Feb. 27—A party in Reitman Hall reported a violation of a restraining order. University Police filed a report and a criminal complaint at Waltham District Court against the defendant noted in the order. 

Feb. 28—University Police received a report of a suspicious male party on the railroad tracks adjacent to the tennis courts. University Police on the scene advised the man, a local resident, to stay off the tracks for his personal safety.

March 3—A caller reported three men on Charles River Road who were wearing hooded sweatshirts and were peering into car windows. University Police inspected the area and identified the men, who checked out. 

March 3—University Police responded to a call regarding suspicious activity in a women’s shower area in Shapiro Hall. University Police compiled a report on the incident.

— Compiled by Abby Patkin