CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 01-09-08 and Friday, 01-11-08. It is that time of the year to submit your nominations for the Campus Watch "Best of 2007." CENTENNIAL PARK, 1600 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): Two non-UT subjects were discovered in a secluded area of the park. As the investigation continued, the officers learned that both subjects were not current students or staff members at UT. Both subjects were issued written Criminal Trespass Warnings and were escorted from the area. Occurred on: 1-09-08, at 5:00 PM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Assault With Bodily Injury (2 Counts): A non-UT subject assaulted another non-UT who was standing in an aisle and refused to move. The assaulted individual fell into a third subject, who was also injured. The first subject was taken into custody for the assault and was removed from the area. Charges are pending. Occurred on: 1-10-08, at 11:20 PM. J.J. PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, 10,100 Burnet Road Harassment: A UT faculty member reported receiving harassing and annoying emails and telephone calls from a former co-worker. Occurred: 12-04-07 to 1-10-08. O'HENRY HALL, 601 Colorado Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping near the south exterior entrance to the building. During the investigation, the officers learned that the subject had been released from jail earlier that day. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 01-10-08, at 2:24 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed stopping pedestrians and asking them for money. The subject admitted that he was asking for money, but was unaware that he was on UT property. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 1-09-08, at 4:00 PM. 600 BLOCK WEST 6TH STREET Public intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed stepping into the roadway, into oncoming traffic, without looking. When the subject saw a UT police officer, she started to run, stumble, and stagger away. The subject stopped running, stumbling, and staggering after she lost her balance and fell. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and noted that her eyes were bloodshot. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-11-08, at 2:40 AM. 2300 BLOCK SAN JACINTO Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): Two non-UT subjects were discovered on the west side of the Alumni Center dismantling their campsite. During the investigation, the officers learned that both subjects had hitchhiked from a college in California in order to eat at a local area business. Both subjects were issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and were escorted to the west end of campus. Occurred on: 1-11-08, at 7:54 AM. 2400 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Marijuana / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (3 Counts): A grey Ford SUV was observed traveling the wrong way on a posted one-way street. During the traffic investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of burned marijuana and alcohol inside the vehicle. The officers observed that the driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. After the officer detected the odor of alcohol on the driver's breath, he administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed several clues that indicated that he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. During a search of the vehicle, the officers located two plastic bottles that contained unused marijuana. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, during the investigation, the officers discovered that the passengers inside the vehicle well all under the legal age of 21 and all were found to have the odor of alcohol on their breaths. All three non-UT passengers were issued field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and were released at the scene. Occurred on: 1-09-08, at 10:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Welcome back everyone. When you make your New Year's resolutions this year, will personal safety considerations play a role? Personal Safety Resolutions for a Safe Year: Deter and Detect Identity Theft • Review your credit report regularly. • Shred documents containing personal information. • Keep your Social Security number and pin numbers confidential. • Opt out of unnecessary mailing lists. • Remove personal information from personal, company, and family websites. Beware of Telemarketers • Generally, if an offer sounds to good to be true, it is. • If you are considering making a purchase by phone, and you did not initiate the call, ask for a catalog or information to be mailed to you first. • Never reveal your checking account, credit card or Social Security numbers to a caller regardless of whom they say they are. Be Smart When You Park: • Park in well-lit, heavily trafficked areas. • Walk briskly, with your head up and be aware of your surroundings. • Have your keys in hand and look into your vehicle before entering. • Lock all doors as soon as you are in your vehicle. • When alone at night, ask for a security escort to your vehicle. With your New Year's Resolutions in mind I would like to share with you ours: • Reduce the overall crime rate at UT by 5% CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 128 alarm calls, 5 suspicious activity calls, 3 suspicious person call, and 7 unsecured door reports between 01-09-08 and 01-11-08. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ The Fall 2007 RAD schedule is now posted. Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
