CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 07-01-08 and Wednesday, 07-02-08. If you have any information pertaining to these incidents or any other criminal / suspicious activity, contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. BENEDICT HALL, #7 South Mall Theft: A red and silver Next bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a metal handrail located on the south side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on 06/30/08 between 2:18 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: UTPD's minimum recommendation for bicycle security is to use a high quality U-lock that has a flat key. For maximum security, use a u-lock and an independently locking cable lock. You also need to consider what fixture you will secure your bicycle to. The UT Parking and Transportation Services office has worked diligently to provide good bicycle racks around campus. These bicycle racks are designed to be more theft resistant than street sign poles, handrails and fences. You should also register your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation. This can be done on-line, it is free, easy to do and it is required. To register your bicycle, log onto http://www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/registration.html. L. THEO BELLMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Theft: A silver Macbook G-4 was stolen when it was left inside a shared 2nd floor office. Loss value: $1,600.00. Occurred between 06/27/08 at 12 noon, and 07/01/08 at 9:45 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Office thefts are a common problem. To protect your personal property, never leave your personal valuables in your office over-night. If you must leave your property in your office, secure your property inside a locked drawer or cabinet. You should also make sure your office is kept closed and locked whenever you are not inside your office. As always, you can checkout an electric engraver free of charge from the UT Police Department. Use an engraver to mark all of your property with your state issued driver's license number of identification number. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A UT student left his grey Motorola Razor cell phone and his tri-fold wallet containing $21.00 in cash, his student identification card, two credit cards, insurance cards and his state issued driver's license at a 4th floor study carol while he used the restroom. When he returned, he found his property had been stolen. Loss value: $125.00. Occurred on 07/01/08 between 9:10 a.m. and approximately 9:15 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: How long does it take to use the restroom? A minute to walk to the restroom, another minute or two to do what you went there to do, washing your hands takes how long? I've been told you should scrub your hands with soap and water for the entire time it takes you to sing the “Happy Birthday†song – so there's another 10 seconds scrubbing your hands; a few more seconds to rinse – even more to dry your hands and then another minute to walk back to your property. How long does it take for a thief to walk by your property, pick it up and walk away? The answer is less time then it took you to read the previous sentence. Never leave your property unattended and unsecured. The easiest theft to commit is one of unattended property. SAN ANTONIO GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were observed walking along the sidewalk when one of the two subjects suddenly ran into the roadway and up to the driver's window of a passing vehicle. That subject began screaming at the driver and raising his hands for no apparent reason. The driver of the passing car left the area. That subject advised the officer he was “raging.†The non-raging subject was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for failing to appear for a charge of public intoxication and failure to appear for a charge of consuming alcoholic beverages in a prohibited place charge. Occurred on 07/01/08 at 9:09 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Aside form the obvious tip of “Don't play in traffic,†there is another tip that is provided by the driver of the vehicle. The best way to avoid a problem is to do just that – avoid it. If you ever feel threatened or uncomfortable in any situation simply leave the area. 2600 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found camping under a tree located in a traffic median. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 07/02/08 at 4:32 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 alarm calls, 1 unsecured door report and 1 key assist request between 07-01-08 and 07-02-08. 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
