Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between and Monday, 10/13/08 and Tuesday, 10/14/08. 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. Due to the recent APD cases involving UT students around the University of Texas, UTPD would like to remind all female faculty, staff and students about the FREE Women's Self Defense class that is currently being offered. To view the press release information from the Austin Police Department regarding these cases, visit http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/police/apd_news.htm and scroll to the title Sex Crimes detectives seek assistance -- September 30, 2008. 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 covering assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ BLANTON DORMITORY, 2500 University Credit Card Abuse: A UT student reported having several suspicious charges totaling $400.00 on her debit card at gas stations in Georgia. The bank that issued the card is investigating the charges and believes the debit card number was “randomly generated†by the thief. Reported on 10/13/08 at 10:37 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Some thieves readily generate random numbers for debit and credit cards and use them until the fictitious charges are discovered. Victims of such credit card abuse frequently do not even realize their card has been compromised until several charges have been made. To mitigate the effects of such credit card abuse cases, make sure you take the time to study your credit card statements and bank statements. Question any suspicious charges and contact your credit card company or bank in the event you discover such suspicious charges. You should also make it a habit to review your credit history statement on a regular basis – at least every 6 months. IC2 INSTITUTE, 2815 SAN GABRIEL Theft: A white Nintendo DS game system, a game system power cord, a game cartridge and a Dell D820 laptop computer were stolen from two different 3rd floor rooms. Loss value: $1,200.00. Occurred between 10/10/08 at 5:30 p.m. and 10/13/08 at 9:03 a.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A Kent GMC bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the north side of the dormitory. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred between 10/11/08 at 9:00 p.m. and 10/13/08 at 11:00 a.m. L. THEO BELLMONT HALL, 2109 san Jacinto Theft: $1,000.00 in cash was stolen when it was left unsecured in a 2nd floor office. Loss value: $1,000.02 ($.02 for the envelope). Occurred between 10/09/08 at 12 noon and 10/10/08 at 8:25 p.m. MUSIC BUILDING & RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Theft: A silver and black colored Nokia Flip phone was stolen after it was left in an unsecured 6th floor music practice room. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred on 10/13/08 between 1:50 p.m. and 2:23 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 22 alarm calls, 2 suspicious activity reports, 3 public assist requests, 1 collision, 1 found property and 2 unsecured door reports between 10/13/08 and 10/14/08. 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
