CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 06-12-08 and Friday 06-13-08. ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Harassment: An unknown subject drew an image on a dry-erase board that was affixed to the exterior side of a 1st floor dormitory room door. A word was also written on a paper nametag on the same door and the paper nametag located on the door across the hall. The images and word were offensive in nature. Reported on 06/12/08 at 3:24 p.m. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as using a computer reserved for faculty, staff and students. The building manager had previously advised the subject she was not allowed to use the computers. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/12/08 at 9:30 p.m. 2500 Nueces Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor / Possession of Drug paraphernalia: A non-UT subject, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for driving a 2000 Dodge Neon the wrong way on a one-way roadway. The subject was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Two glass pipes with burned marijuana residue were found inside the vehicle. A credit card belonging to another person was found in the subject's wallet. The subject stated he “found†the credit card on the ground at his place of employment; a car detail shop. Occurred on 06/12/08 at 2:30 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Several items are “found†at service stations and auto detail shops. To keep your property from being “lost†simply don't leave any items in your car when you turn the car over to a valet parking service, a vehicle repair service or an auto detailer. For that matter, you should never leave items inside your car. In addition, you should check your car for any items that may have been “lost†before driving away from such places. 300 West Martin Luther King Blvd. Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of a Controlled Substance: A non-UT subject was stopped after failing to yield right of way to on-coming traffic when the subject pulled his 2000 Lexus 4-door from private drive onto Martin Luther King Boulevard. The vehicle the subject failed to yield right of way to happened to be a distinctly marked patrol vehicle which subsequently made the traffic stop. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. A plastic bag containing a controlled prescription drug that was not issued to the subject was found inside the vehicle. Occurred on 06/13/08 at 2:05 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 11 alarm calls, and 1 found property report between 06-12-08 and 06-13-08. 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/ 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 WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
