Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 09/12/08 and Monday, 09/15/08. If you have any information pertaining to any of these cases or other criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE The University of Texas Police Department will be hosting the 5th annual Citizen's Police Academy. The CPA will be held every Monday night beginning October 6th 2008. The academy will end November 17, 2008 with a graduation ceremony. If you are interested in attending the next Citizen's Police Academy, contact Capt. Don Verett at 232-6444 or don.verett@austin.utexas.edu. ART BUILDING, 2301 San Jacinto Theft: A blue and silver Next Avalon bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred between 09/12/08 at 12 noon and 09/13/08 at 7:01 p.m. CLAUDIA TAYLOR JOHNSON, 210 West 6th Street Public Intoxication / Assault on a Public Servant (2 counts) / Assist Other Agency: A non-UT subject was observed leaning over the plaza fountain while acting as if he were ill to his stomach. That subject was being tended to by another non-UT subject. Two uniformed UT Guards approached the individuals to provide assistance when the subject leaning over the fountain grabbed one of the guards by the belt and pulled the guard into the fountain. The second subject pushed the second guard in the back before both subjects fled the area. The subject who pulled the guard into the fountain was quickly restrained. That subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself and others. The second subject later returned to the scene and was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for traffic offenses. Occurred on 09/14/08 at 2:58 a.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (BLDG. C), 2504-C Whitis Theft: A brown leather purse containing a pink Samsung cellular telephone, and Apple i-pod, pepper spray, $10 in cash, a wallet and a debit card was stolen when it was left inside an unsecured 4th floor room. Loss value: $290.00. Occurred on 09/14/08 between 9:00 p.m. and 11:42 p.m. LYNDON B. JOHNSON LIBRARY (Fountain)¸ 2305 Robert Dedman Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were found taking laps in the LBJ fountain. Both subjects were issued a written criminal trespass warning as entering the fountains is a violation of UT Regent's Rules and Regulations. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 9:40 p.m. PARKING LOT 70, 2000 Red River Leaving the Scene Collision: A red 2002 Nissan 2-door was struck by a white Chevrolet while the Nissan was legally parked and unattended. The driver of the Chevrolet left the scene without leaving driver information. A witness to the collision left a note describing the striking vehicle and its driver. Occurred on 09/08/08 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PARKING LOT 113, 2200 Comal Graffiti: Black spray paint was used to write words on the side of a “Police Help†call box. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 09/13/08 at 8:03 a.m. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being incoherent and being “motorly impaired.†The student was seen entering a women's restroom. The responding officers found the student paying homage to the porcelain throne. The student had difficulty maintaining her balance and consciousness. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself. The student became more alert once she was taken into custody and began to protest her predicament both verbally and via an involuntary physical reaction to the overconsumption of an alcoholic beverage. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 2:45 a.m. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Theft: A green and black Giant bicycle was stolen while it was believed to be secured with a chain lock and a u-lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the dormitory. The owner discovered both bicycle locks were still secured to the bicycle rack. The owner believes he may not have actually secured the bicycle to the bicycle rack. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred between 09/13/08 at 11:30 p.m. and 09/14/08 at 12:45 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: This type of theft occurs more frequently then you might realize. Sadly, I do not believe I have done enough to prevent such a bicycle theft. The owner of this bicycle did utilize two locking mechanisms just as we recommend, but sadly I have not gotten the message out about how to secure your bicycle. You should always make sure the locking mechanism is looped through closed portions of your bicycle such as the frame and the wheel(s). The locking mechanism should also be looped around the fixed bicycle rack. All too often, students place the locking mechanism around an item like the front fork and the bicycle rack. All a thief needs to do is remove certain bicycle parts then slide the bicycle from the lock. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was found loitering inside the building's parking garage. The subject had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning for the building. Occurred on 09/14/08 at 12:28 a.m. 2500 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated / Open Container in a Motor Vehicle: A non-UT subject was stopped for making an illegal u-turn while driving a 1969 Volvo. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. An open bottle of beer was found inside the vehicle. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 1:41 a.m. 400 West Martin Luther King Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped after running a standing red light while driving a black 2003 Acura sport utility vehicle. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 09/14/08 at 2:38 a.m. 2500 Nueces Driving Under the influence by a Minor / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway in a red Mitsubiushi 3000GT. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point she was driving while intoxicated. The front seat passenger who was also a UT student under the age of 21, was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages as well. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 12:15 a.m. 2000 Robert Dedman Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for running a stop sign while driving a silver colored 1989 Ford 4-door. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 10:59 p.m. 2400 San Antonio Graffiti: Two non-UT subjects were observed loitering around an electrical box affixed to a pole. The officer observed one of the subjects using a blue permanent marker to draw an image on the electrical box. Removal cost: $50.00. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 3:30 p.m. 2200 San Jacinto Public Intoxication / Possession of a Fictitious Document: A UT Student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as leaping a tall fire hydrant in a single bound and staggering as he attempted to walk along the sidewalk. When asked for his identification, the student promptly handed the officer a driver's license and confessed it to be “fake.†The officer did indeed determine the driver's license to be fictitious. The officer also determined the student was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 2:34 a.m. 2400 San Jacinto Criminal Mischief: A UT student observed a non-UT subject walking northbound by the Parking and Transportation Services booth located in the 2400 block of San Jacinto. The student heard a “loud crash†and looked at the subject in time to see him walking away from the booth. The subject promptly wrapped his hand in his shirt. The investigation revealed the subject had punched a hole through the booth's window causing the subject to cut his hands. Repair cost: $100.00. Occurred on 09/14/08 at 3:52 a.m. 300 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found swaying heavily and stumbling as he attempted to walk. The student displayed his protest to the officer's initial contact by shouting a word best not repeated and presented a particular appendage attached to his metacarpals. The student was not aware of his location or time of day. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 09/13/08 at 3:29 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 56 alarm calls, 1 found property report, 3 unsecured door reports, 3 public assist requests, 1 suspicious person report and 1 welfare concern report between 09-12-08 and 09-15-08. 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 via e-mail to Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
