CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 06-19-08 and Friday, 06-20-08. ERNEST COCKRELL JR. HALL, 301 East Dean Keeton Theft: A black and orange colored messenger bag containing a calculator, a textbook and two spiral notebooks was stolen when it was left in an unsecured 1st floor classroom while the owner obtained an item from a nearby vending machine. Loss value: $190.00. Occurred on 06/19/08 between 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: How long does a theft take? A theft can take less time than it took you to read the previous sentence. In a second or two your property can be stolen. For that reason, we recommend you always keep your property with you or you lock your property up before leaving it. LIVING LEARNING HALL A, 2610 Whitis Theft: A UT student discovered six different DVD movies had been stolen from his DVD storage case. The student made this discovery while un-packing after moving out of his Living Learning Hall dormitory room. Loss value: 100.00. Discovered on 06/20/08. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 5 alarm calls, 3 unsecured door reports, 1 key assist, 1uspicious odor and 1 medical emergency between 06-19-08 and 06-20-08. OFF CAMPUS INCIDENT REPORTED TO THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Officer Halstead was contacted yesterday by a Campus Watch subscriber who provided him with the following information: “About 3 weeks ago, I had a break in at my apartment. It was early morning. I woke up to find the man standing at the foot of my bed. When I yelled, to make him leave, he didn't move until I grabbed my telephone (next to my bed). As soon as he saw this, he flinched and ran out. As I ran to my bedroom door, I assumed he was still in the living room so I locked myself in the bathroom and called the police. Four police officers arrived and he was no where to be found; he is still out there somewhere. I know this isn't what you were expecting to receive, but I need girls to know what happened, we're sooo naive.†After hearing this incident I have to agree. Nobody expects to wake up to find an unauthorized person inside their residence. Let alone standing at the foot of their bed. She responded well to this incident and got to a safe place and then contacted The Austin Police Department. People in this world are only naïve when they are unaware of what is going on around them. The University of Texas and the City of Austin Police Department worked to put together an information brochure for apartment safety. The brochure is called Live Safe. There are questions to ask yourself prior to signing the lease for a new apartment. There are small tasks for you to do. These tasks include going to the Austin Police web site and looking at reported crimes for that area. In addition to the Live Safe brochure, the University of Texas at Austin Police Department is continuing to offer a free women's self defense program call RAD, Rape Aggression Defense for female faculty, staff and student members. The Austin Police Department would like to provide the following description of the suspect in this case: The suspect is described as: White Male, thin build, shaggy brown hair, and pasty white skin. If you have any information pertaining to this case or the suspect, you are encouraged to call the Austin Police Department's tip line at: (512) 974-5095. 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 Be Safe! William R. Pieper Crime Prevention Officer Office: 512-232-9638 Fax: 512- 471-7505 "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth A Pound of Cure"
