Police Log: Sept. 14 to Sept. 21

>> Sept. 14, 2026

7:54 p.m., Seeley Mudd Small Lot

ACPD responded to the report of a past motor vehicle accident. Minor damage was reported.

9:24 p.m., The Observatory

ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was unfounded.

>> Sept. 15, 2026

8:07 a.m., Smith House

ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was accidental by an employee.

8:18 a.m., Ford Student Center

ACPD received an alert from the College Safety App. The caller confirmed it was accidental.

3:13 p.m., Ford Student Center

ACPD received a call from the elevator emergency phone. The cause of activation was accidental.

>> Sept. 16, 2026

8:58 a.m., Hastings Apartments

ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. The cause of activation was from cooking smoke.

>> Sept. 17, 2026

11:30 a.m., Moore Hall

ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. The cause of activation was from cooking smoke.

1:50 p.m., Ford Student Center

ACPD responded to a pre fire alarm caused by workers. 

6:48 p.m., Hastings Apartments

ACPD responded to a report of an unhoused individual in the carport. The person left the area when ACPD arrived.

7:22 p.m., Hastings Apartments

ACPD responded to a pre fire alarm caused by cleaning products.

>> Sept. 18, 2026

7:18 a.m., Mead Loading Dock

ACPD took a report of a person who engaged with a community member in a concerning manner.

9:37 a.m., Amherst College Police Department

ACPD issued a trespass notice to a person not affiliated with the College. 

9:12 p.m., Newport House

AFD and ACPD responded to a fire alarm.

10:27 p.m., Valentine Residence Hall

Community Safety responded to a noise complaint. Those involved left upon CSAs arrival. 

>> Sept. 20, 2026

1:00 a.m., Morris Pratt Hall

ACPD investigated an accidental call from an elevator emergency phone. 

6:24 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall

ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire.

>> Sept. 21, 2026

1:39 p.m., Campus Grounds

ACPD received a call on the emergency line. The caller disconnected and was unable to be contacted.