THE PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
FEBRUARY 12  18, 2007

The Lake Superior State University Public Safety Department reports the following activity for the period of February 12, 2007 through February 18, 2007:
On Monday, February 12, officers were ticketing vehicles in C Lot when they discovered an attempt to alternate and H Lot parking permit.  The lot designation had been altered and appeared to indicate the vehicle was legally parked in C Lot.  A check with the vehicle registration database, however, proved that the vehicle belonged in H Lot.  The vehicle was ticketed for the offense.
On Tuesday, February 13, the manager of the WLSO radio station discovered an office chair outside the station offices with pieces missing.  The pieces were located and returned to the manager, who was going to address the use of station property with his follow staff members.
During the early morning hours of Valentines Day, officers assisted the RAs of Osborn Hall with a mechanical problem.  While securing the building for the night, the key being used got stuck in the lock.  Officers freed the key, secured the door, and reported the problem to the maintenance staff for further repair.
The noise of a dumpster lid crashing down sounded like gunshots to the staff in one building on campus on Thursday, February 15.  Officers responded to the area and were able to determine the true nature of the noise, much to the relief of the staff members involved.
A call from the University plumber on Thursday resulted in a vandalism report.  The plumber, who had been summoned to fix a leaking fixture in the mens room in the Cisler Center, discovered that the fixture was leaking due to the abuse it had received.   It appeared, from the evidence collected, that someone had kicked the fixture with enough force to loosen the joints, which resulted in the leak.  There was no permanent damage to either the fixture or the room.  The plumber was able to repair the fixture and return it to service.
The LSSU vs. Michigan hockey game on Friday, February 16 was the source of several incidents for the department.  The first one involved four students who wished to partake of an illicit beverage during the game.  They smuggled the drink into the stands in a flask but were observed drinking from it by a member of the department.  Upon further investigation, it appeared that none of the students involved had much of an opportunity to partake of the beverage, having been observed almost immediately.  The flask was confiscated and the students removed from the arena.  
Also during the game, department personnel dealt with two medical situations.  The first involved a woman who had been hit in the head by an errant puck.  The woman was turned over to Sault Fire EMS personnel for additional treatment.  The second situation involved officers attending to a 9 year-old fan who had received a minor cut on her hand.  Treatment consisted of a band aid and a brief conversation with the young ladys mother to brief her on the situation.
An unattended briefcase left in the lobby of the Norris Center during the game raised suspicions for a brief time before the owner was located and the case returned.

A group of youngsters who were wandering around the building during the game also caused problems when a fight broke out between them.  All subjects were rounded up and either returned to their chaperone or detained until a parent was called to come and claim them.  Further measures to ensure the behavior of the younger fans are being discussed.
Finally, an overly exuberant and intoxicated fan of the Michigan team took exception to the officiating of the game and attempted to scale the glass in order to discuss the matter with the officials in question.  The man, after lengthy discussion, was removed from the arena and placed on the charter bus to await the end of the game and his return trip to Ann Arbor.
While the activities were taking place at the Norris Center, officers assigned to cover the rest of campus were asked to located a local physician and deliver an emergency message.  Officers were able to locate the doctor and deliver the message.
A late night appetite on Friday, February 16th, led to the activation of a smoke alarm at the Townhouses when the person doing the cooking accidentally burned her meal.  The unit was aired out and the alarm reset.
A return to campus after a party resulted in two students and a guest coming to the attention of the RA staff.  An investigation by department personnel resulted in the confiscation of some alcoholic beverages and a visit by members of the Sault Police Department, who handled the situation to everyones satisfaction.
Along with the above activities, the Public Safety Department conducted the following routine activities:  6 motorists assists, 14 weapons storage escorts, 7 lost and found property reports, 27 room admits, 3 unfounded alarms, and 2 vehicle accidents.  We also assisted maintenance 3 times with various problems on campus.
Public Safety Tip of The Week:  Never assume a fire alarm is false.  By the time you realize your mistake, it could be too late for you to get out of the building.  When you hear an alarm, leave the building immediately, by the closest exit available.  If the alarm is in your dorm, follow the established procedures.  
