Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 09/16/08 and Wednesday, 09/17/08. 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. ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Suspicious Activity: A UT student reported seeing a subject looking at the bicycles secured to the bicycle rack located on the east side of the dormitory. The student stopped to watch the subject who seemed unconcerned that the student was watching him. The student went into Duren Hall to use a telephone to report the incident to the police. The student looked out the window to observe the subject riding away on a black bicycle. The subject was last seen riding the bicycle southbound in the 2500 block of San Antonio Street. The subject was described as a white male, approximately 50 years old, 5'11†tall, 165 lbs with a short gray beard. The subject was wearing a brown hat, dark, neutral colored clothing and closed toe shoes. The owner of the bicycle has yet to report the bicycle as stolen. Occurred on 09/16/08 at 8:10 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The student who reported this incident did several things very, very well. The student recognized suspicious activity – many thieves rely on people not paying attention or not caring which is why they commit such crimes during daylight hours with little regard for witnesses. The student watched the subject and obtained a good description of the subject. When the subject left on a bicycle the student followed at a safe distance and was able to give the last known location of the subject. The only recommendation I would have is that every student should carry a cellular telephone with them at all times. They should also program the UTPD dispatcher number into their cellular telephone. The UTPD dispatcher number is 512-471-4441. Another option for reporting such activity is one of the many “Police Help†call boxes located around the campus. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING, 107 West Dean Keeton Theft: A red Apple i-pod Nano with an arm band was stolen from a 6th floor office. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred between 09/09/08 at 4:00 p.m. and 09/16/08 at 9:18 p.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER- BLDG. A, 2504-A Whitis Theft: The frame and rear wheel to a white Trek 3700 bicycle was stolen while the front wheel of the bicycle was secured with a u-lock to a bicycle rack located on the east side of the building. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred on 09/16/08 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER- BLDG. B, 2504-B Whitis Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed having difficulty walking down from the bleachers during a concert. The subject nearly fell while trying to navigate the steps. When asked for identification, the subject presented the officer a credit card. When asked again for identification, the subject produced yet another credit card. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself and others. The subject was turned over to a sober, responsible adult who agreed to take care, custody and control of her. Occurred on 09/16/08 at 8:36 p.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Credit Card Abuse: A UT student reported after losing his UT ID card that an unknown subject used his lost ID card to make $90.00 worth of unauthorized Bevo Bucks charges at vending machines located inside Jester Center. Occurred between 09/10/08 at 8:20 p.m. and 09/16/08 at 5:10 p.m. 200 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed “rummaging†through recycling bins in the area. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/17/08 at 4:02 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 alarm calls, 2 medical emergency calls, 1 collision and 2 public assist requests between 09-16-08 and 09-17-08. 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
