Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between and Tuesday, 10/14/08 and Wednesday, 10/15/08. 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. 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/ APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCES, 201 East 24th Street Theft: A black gym bag was stolen when it was left in an unsecured 5th floor room. The bag was later located in a stairwell of the building. No items were taken from the bag. Recovery value: $10.00. Occurred on 10/14/08 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. E.P. SCHOCH BUILDING, #6 East Mall Theft: A purse containing a wallet with $150.00 in cash, two credit cards and various identification cards was stolen when it was left in an unsecured 3rd floor office. The office was left unsecured and unattended for several brief periods of time during the time frame of the theft. The purse was later found on the floor outside of a 1st floor office. The wallet was stolen form the purse. Loss value: $160.00. Occurred on 10/14/08 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. JESTER CENTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass / Failure to Identify: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on a couch located in a 2nd floor hallway. The subject originally gave the officer a fictitious name and date of birth. The officer's back-up officer arrived and recognized the subject as someone by a different name and date of birth. As it turns out, the subject had previously been issued written criminal trespass warnings for both of his supposed names. Once the subject was taken into custody, the name he failed to provide the officer with was his true identity. Occurred on 10/15/08 at 2:00 a.m. ROBERT LEE MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Theft / Credit Card Abuse: A pink purse containing an insurance card, a driver's license and 3 credit cards was stolen while the purse was left unsecured on a table in the 5th floor library. Before the credit cards were canceled by the owner, the thief used the credit cards to make three unauthorized charges at local stores. Loss value: $15.00. Occurred on 10/14/08 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: In case you are unfamiliar with the campus layout, Robert Lee Moore Hall, E.P. Schoch Building and Applied Computational Engineering & Sciences are all along the same two blocks. It is not uncommon for our office thieves to walk from building to building to commit such thefts. These types of crimes continue until the thief is caught. So please, keep the following in mind: - Never, ever leave your office unattended and unsecured. It only takes a few seconds for a thief to enter an office and steal property. - Keep your valuables secured in a lockable drawer or cabinet. - Be mindful of people in your building. Provide people with good customer service by asking if they need help. Many thieves are prepared to tell an inquiring person that they are looking for a certain person's office or the restroom. Extend that customer service by offering to show the person to the place they are looking for. Most thieves will refuse your offer and give an excuse to leave the area at that time. - Call the police department as soon as you notice someone suspicious in your area. - Tell others in your area or even in surrounding buildings of the suspicious person by sending them a quick e-mail or text about the suspicious person, what he or she looked like and what they were doing. Together we can stop these types of thefts. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as acting combative around the building while wearing no shirt and no shoes. The subject was found lying down on the south side of the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center wearing nothing but his soiled britches. The subject was under the influence of alcohol to the point he was a danger to himself and others. Occurred on 10/14/08 at 11:20 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 20 alarm calls, 1 suspicious person report, 1 public assist request, 1 found property, 3 welfare concern reports, 1 found property report, 1 lost property report and 7 unsecured door reports between 10/14/08 and 10/15/08. 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 ISA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
