Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 09/30/08 and Wednesday, 10/01/08. 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. The 25th Annual National Night Out is Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex and The Brackenridge Apartment Complex Jasper Park. Come out to meet your neighbors, enjoy food, games, entertainment and a chance to win one of many door prizes. Come out to one of the two parties for your chance to win one of many wonderful door prizes like an i-pod, a free Kaplan LSAT or GMAT course, water craft rentals from Just for Fun or gift certificates from local businesses and restaurants. While you are out at the Aquatic Complex National Night Out Party, be sure to sign-up for one of the scheduled activities; like a Hot Shots pool basketball shoot out, a cannon ball contest, a limbo contest or get a couple of friends and participate in a swimming relay. The more activities you participate in the more opportunities you will have to win one of the many door prizes. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 210 East Martin Luther King Criminal Mischief: An unknown object was used to scratch markings on the trunk lid, rear quarter panel and bumper of a grey 2008 BMW that was parked on the 5th level of the parking garage. Repair cost: $800.00. Occurred between 09/28/08 at 11:15 p.m. and 09/29/08 at 10:39 a.m. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A silver colored IPOD touch was stolen out of a backpack that was left on the basketball court bleachers while the owner was playing basketball. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred on 09/30/08 between 7:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Engaging in physical activities like basketball make it impossible to maintain the constant vigilance you would need to have to prevent your property from being stolen. Knowing that you can not watch your property while playing basketball, lifting weights or running around the track, take preventative action before you start your work out. Leave your valuables at home or make use of the many lockers found inside the UT Rec Sports facilities. When using the lockers, make sure you place a lock on the locker or invest the quarter it takes to secure the temporary lockers. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. JESTER CENTER EAST, 203 East 21st Street Theft: A black Specialized Hard Rock bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the west side of the dormitory. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 09/06/08 and 09/26/08 at 2:30 p.m. PARKING LOT 99, 2000 Red River Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right window was broken out of a black 2005 Chevrolet Malibu while the vehicle was parked and unattended. The dashboard and glove compartment box were damaged during the theft of a Jensen AM/FM/CD player car stereo and an i-pod. Repair cost: $550.00. Loss value: $650.00. Occurred on 09/30/08 between 1:50 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. T.S. PAINTER HALL, 103 West 24th Street Harassment: An unidentified subject sent an e-mail to a UT faculty member's e-mail account. The e-mail made threatening statements that the sender had been contracted to cause harm to the faculty member and encouraged the faculty member to contact the sender to work out an arraignment to keep the sender form causing the faculty member harm. Reported on 09/30/08 at 8:35 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The facts of this case do fit the elements of harassment. This is a common scam that is making its way around the world-wide web. If you receive such an e-mail, save the e-mail, file a police report and simply ignore the e-mail after that. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 22 alarm calls, 2 EMS calls, 1 welfare concern report, 1 suspicious odor call, 1 disturbance over a parking space report, 3 unsecured door reports and found property report between 09/30/08 and 10/01/08. 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 ISA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
