CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 06-13-08 and Monday, 06-16-08. BLANTON MUSEUM of ART, 1900 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed asking people for money. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/13/08 at 4:52 p.m. EDGAR A. SMITH BUILDING, 200 West Martin Luther King Theft: A Mikata 14 volt cordless drill battery was stolen from an unsecured tool bag. The owner had knowledge of who the thief was as the thief had mentioned to another employee he had taken the battery. The thief retrieved the battery from his vehicle and returned it to the owner. Recovered value: $100.00. Occurred on 06/13/08 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was found standing by a 2003 Ford Focus that was parked on the West Mall by Goldsmith Hall. The subject stated he was assisting a friend with delivering newspapers. The subject was not in possession of a driver's license. The subject was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for theft by check. Occurred on 06/16/08 at 2:42 a.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (Building A), 2504 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as walking through the building. The responding officer found the subject inside a 2nd floor men's restroom wearing no more than his undergarment. The subject was using the restroom sink to “clean-up before going to the Perry Casteneda Library.†The subject stated his residence was little more than a block away. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/14/08 at 11:45 a.m. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being asleep or unconscious while lying facedown under a bench. The first responding officer found evidence that the student had experienced a severe involuntary physical reaction to the overconsumption of an alcoholic beverage on the ground next to the student's head. The student had been in that position for some time as he had ants taking up habitation on his person. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport him to a local emergency room for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 06/14/08 at 5:29 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: I can not imagine what it would be like to be so out of it that I would find myself lying in my own pool of expelled stomach contents while ants crawled all over me. I guess it is the fear of not being in control that has led me to make wise choices about my drinking habits. When you go out, make your own wise choices. Know what your limits are and only bring enough money to cover your limits; this will help you know when to say when – if your mind forgets, your wallet will remind you. Make plans ahead of time; bring a sober friend (see below for a cardinal rule about “sober friendsâ€). Alternate between drinks containing alcohol and water. Make sure you eat before you go out. NORTH OFFICE BUILDING A, 101 East 27th Street Leaving the Scene Collision: A white Dodge passenger car struck the front bumper of a parked Chevrolet S-10 pick-up truck. The driver of the striking vehicle left the scene without leaving any driver or vehicle information. Witnesses provided a description of the striking vehicle. Repair cost: $300.00. Occurred on 06/13/08 at approximately 11:10 a.m. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Assault: A UT staff member was slapped in the face by a UT student after the student passed by the staff member while walking on Dean Keeton Street. The student felt the staff member should have moved out of his way as he passed her. The incident was witnesses by two other staff members who came to the victim's aid and reported the incident to the UT Police Department. Occurred on 06/13/08 at 8:05 a.m. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found walking around a 3rd floor area that is reserved for faculty, staff and students. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/14/08 at 4:15 p.m. 600 Colorado Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering heavily as he walked beside the roadway. The subject was unaware of his surroundings and was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport him to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. While being checked by EMS and being transported, the subject displayed his protest by slapping the EMS medic on the arm and by spitting several times in the ambulance. Occurred on 06/15/08 at 12:11 a.m. 200 East Dean Keeton Street Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped after disregarding a standing red light at the intersection of Dean Keeton and San Jacinto while driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty. A passenger in the Jeep Liberty advised the officer that the driver was “okay to drive†as he was the “designated driver.†The officer quickly realized the driver was not “okay to drive,†as the driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 06/14/08 at 2:11 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The first rule of having a sober driver is making sure that person will remain sober. An easy way to do this is by inviting a non-drinking friend with you when you go out. Such people are out there. Some studies show that approximately one-third of college students do not drink alcoholic beverages. Find such a friend. Tell that friend your expectations for staying safe when going out. Make sure you show your appreciation for that sober friend by taking them out to eat dinner before a night on the town and by purchasing their non-alcoholic drinks throughout the night. By taking them out to eat, you will also have the opportunity to fill your stomach with alcohol absorbing food. Keep in mind, a sober friend is not limited to providing a safe ride home. A sober friend can help keep you out of trouble by recognizing the warning signs of over-intoxication and being dosed by “date rape†drugs. Don't forget a sober friend can also help you avoid a night in jail, as a the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures provides police officers the option of releasing an intoxicated subject to a responsible adult who is willing to take care, custody and control of them. 2100 San Antonio Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT student was observed driving a 2001 Volvo S60 in an erratic fashion, as the student failed to maintain a single lane of traffic on several occasions and had a broken out taillight. The student had difficulty maintaining her balance while exiting the vehicle. The student's reactions were obviously slowed as she did not react quickly to her clothing getting caught on the broken taillight of her vehicle which almost led to disrobement. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was driving while intoxicated. A sunglass case containing rolling papers and a small amount of burned marijuana residue was found inside the student's vehicle. Occurred on 06/15/08 at 1:10 a.m. 1000 San Jacinto Assault Family Violence: Two non-UT subjects, who had been in a dating relationship, just happened to visit the same drinking establishment. When the two subjects saw each other, a discussion quickly turned into an argument. When the male subject tried to leave, the female subject began to scratch the male subject about the face and chest. Occurred on 06/15/08 at 2:33 a.m. 2600 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed staggering and stumbling as he crossed the roadway. One on the other side of roadway, the student needed to use a chain-link fence to regain his balance to keep from falling. The student's pants were wet and frothy as he was coming from a “foam party†where he had consumed alcoholic beverages to the point he was a danger to himself. The student must have been a country and western fan as he believed he was on Robert Earl Keen Street. Occurred on 06/14/08 at 2:09 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Why did the drunk cross the road…to use a fence for balance. All kidding aside, did anyone pay attention to the date and time of this call and the date and time of the DWI case for this same intersection? The two happened within minutes of each other. Think about it, disaster was averted by just a few seconds. Had this person had the same difficulties crossing the road when the person driving the Jeep Liberty sped down the road toward the red light he would run, these two cases could have ended with so much more devastation than just two arrests. Do bad things happen by chance? Do we stack the odds by keeping our wits about us? I'd like to think we do. To that end, allow me to re-state, know your limits and don't exceed them. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 17 alarm calls, 3 key assist requests, 1 stuck elevator call, 1 medical emergency, 4 unsecured doors and 2 suspicious activity reports between 06-13-08 and 06-16-08. 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
