Addendum: This story has been edited to protect the privacy of those on campus.
AI for hire
On Jan. 21, the Weber State University Police Department received an email request through the Red Flag System, an anonymous reporting website for Weber students, faculty and staff. The email regarded concern over a Weber State employee using AI to obtain a staff position. After investigation, police found no evidence supporting the claim and closed the case as a false report.
Deer on the run
On Jan. 22, a WSU officer responded to a report of an injured deer near the Noorda Engineering, Applied Science & Technology Building. The deer moved toward the Annex 2 building, where Weber Police located the deer and described it as having an obviously broken leg, but they were unable to restrain the animal. WSUPD contacted the Department of Natural Resources the following day.
Suspicious person call
On Jan. 23, WSU police received a call informing them of a man acting with suspicious behavior toward women on campus. The informant claimed to have met the man on a dating app but was suspicious of his claim of being a student due to him claiming to take classes not part of Weber’s curriculum. The informant said she observed him at the Silent Disco on Jan. 17, where the man acted with unusual behavior toward her and other women. The reported man is now under police radar. WSU police ask students to report any suspicious activity on campus.
Telephone harassment
On Jan. 23, Weber police officers responded to a call about telephone harassment of a student on campus. The victim received multiple texts and phone calls from a student at Utah Tech University despite repeatedly telling the student to stop. The victim informed police she had blocked the individual.
Broken relationship
On Jan. 23, WSUPD conducted a welfare check on an individual at the Dee Events Center parking lot. The informant called and expressed concern for the individual after getting into an argument in a campus parking lot and split up after the fact. Officers were able to make arrangements for both parties to get help and safety.