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Elevator Alarms Trigger WSU Police Responses

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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WSU Police responded to multiple elevator alarms at campus buildings on July 10-12, 2026, but determined no emergencies existed in the elevators.

On July 12, officers investigated alarms at 1302 NE Cougar Way (Global Scholar Elevator 2), 1345 NE Cougar Way (Smith Gym), and 710 SE Chinook Dr. (Chinook Village gas leak alarm). All were determined to be false alarms, with fire officials confirming no gas leak at Chinook Village. On July 11, four elevator alarms were reported at 1620 and 1624 NE Cougar Way, all resolved as false alarms.

No further action is required as these were non-emergencies. WSU Police continue to monitor campus security with routine patrols and responses to alarms.

📄 Source: WSU Police — Daily Crime/Fire Log — https://police.wsu.edu/daily-crimefire-log/

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WSU Police responded to multiple elevator alarms at campus buildings on July 10-12, 2026“26-W2233 14:07:15 07/12/26 Alarm Elevator 1302 NE COUGAR WAY; GLOBAL SCHLR ELEV 2 07/13/26 CLO Occurred 14:07:07 07/12/26 – 14:07:15 07/12/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer determined there was no emergency in the elevator.”
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WSU Police determined no emergencies existed in the elevators“Officer determined there was no emergency in the elevator.”
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On July 12, officers investigated alarms at 1302 NE Cougar Way (Global Scholar Elevator 2)“26-W2233 14:07:15 07/12/26 Alarm Elevator 1302 NE COUGAR WAY; GLOBAL SCHLR ELEV 2 07/13/26 CLO Occurred 14:07:07 07/12/26 – 14:07:15 07/12/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer determined there was no emergency in the elevator.”
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On July 12, officers investigated alarms at 1345 NE Cougar Way (Smith Gym)“26-W2234 14:29:47 07/12/26 Lockout 1345 NE COUGAR WAY; SMITH GYM 07/13/26 CLO Occurred 14:29:47 07/12/26 – 14:29:47 07/12/26 PULLMAN, WA WSUPA Narrative: Officer responded and provided assistance unlocking an office.”
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On July 12, officers investigated alarms at 710 SE Chinook Dr. (Chinook Village gas leak alarm)No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Fire officials confirmed no gas leak at Chinook Village“Pullman Fire determined there was no gas leak.”
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On July 11, four elevator alarms were reported at 1620 and 1624 NE Cougar WayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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All elevator alarms were resolved as false alarmsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.