Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 12/01/08 and Tuesday, 12/02/08. 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. CHEMICAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, 200 East Dean Keeton Theft: A Dell C630 laptop computer was stolen from a 3rd floor office. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred between 11/05/08 at 5:00 p.m. and 11/19/08 at 8:00 a.m. COLORADO APARTMENTS, 2501 Lake Austin Leaving the Scene Collision: An unidentified vehicle struck and knocked down a speed limit sign. The tire marks on the crushed sign provided evidence that the striking vehicle left the scene in a hurry. The driver of the striking vehicle left the scene without leaving any other driver or vehicle information. Repair cost: $50.00. Discovered on 12/02/08 at 2:07 a.m. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Theft: A white Next Ascent 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: $130.00. Occurred between 11/26/08 at 2:59 p.m. and 12/01/08 at 9:00 a.m. MEZES HALL, #5 South Mall Graffiti: A black marker was used to write illegible letters and slogans on the wall of elevator number 2. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 12/02/08 at 2:01 a.m. MUSIC BUILDING & RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found inside a 6th floor room reserved for faculty, staff and students. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred 12/01/08 1:29 p.m. MUSIC BUILDING & RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Theft: A blue Scattante R-560 bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the west side of the building. Loss value: $999.00. Occurred on 12/01/08 between 9:45 a.m. and 3:37 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 28 alarm calls, 2 unsecured door reports, 1 lighting survey, 3 medical emergency assists, 1 public assist request and 2 suspicious activity report between 12/01/08 and 12/02/08. 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 DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
