Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 01/05/09 and Tuesday, 01/06/09. 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. ***New Year Resolutions*** With 2008 in the history books, we all need to reflect on the previous year and look for a good 2009. I must say thefts seemed to be a daily occurrence in 2008. My goal is to reduce the number of thefts, as well as every other crime category in 2009. As good as the UT Police Department is, I will admit we can't reduce crime on our own. The creation and maintenance of a crime free society is the responsibility of every citizen. To that end, I would like to implore each of you to make the following resolutions: - In the year 2009 I will take ownership and responsibility of my area of control on campus. - I will treat university property as if it were my own and work diligently to protect it from theft. - I will secure my office or workspace whenever I leave that area. - I will not leave my property unsecured – not even for a few seconds. - I will be mindful of the people around me and report any suspicious activity to the police department at 512-471-4441. - I will take the time to engrave my personal property with my state issued driver's license number. - I will maintain a property log for my personal property and departmental property assigned to my work area. - At a minimum, I will use a quality u-lock to secure my bicycle. If I am serious about protecting this form of transportation, I use a u-lock and a cable lock to secure my bicycle. - I will register my bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation Services. This can be done on-line at http://www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/registration.html - I will keep the interior of my car free of all personal items. This will reduce the risk of my car being broken into. - I will better understand the risks of consuming too much alcohol and I pledge to utilize some measure to help keep me safe when I do drink alcoholic beverages. This can be in the form of having a sober friend with me when I go out, knowing my limits & sticking to such limits, utilizing public transportation like the e-bus or cab services when I go out. - I will take action for my personal safety. I will take a personal safety course such as the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program. RAD offered free of charge to female faculty, staff and student members. FACILITIES COMPLEX BLDG. 2, 1301 East Dean Keeton Burglary of Motor Vehicle: An unknown subject siphoned an undetermined amount of gasoline from an unattended vehicle while it was parked inside the Facilities Complex compound. This theft was discovered through an examination of the fuel log and vehicle use log. Loss value: undetermined at this time. Occurred between 12/19/08 and 12/23/08. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Assault with Bodily Injury: Two UT contract employees were working in the basement. One of the two workers moved a large piece of sheetrock that the other worker needed to be left where it was. The movement of the sheetrock sparked an argument in which the worker who moved the sheetrock made several offensive statements about the other worker. The offended worker then used a long paint roller handle to strike the sheetrock toting worker on the arm causing him pain. Occurred on 01/05/09 at 8:30 a.m. PHARMACY BUILDING, 2409 University Suspicious Person: A UT staff member reported hearing a noise inside a 2nd floor faculty & staff break room. The staff member entered the room to find a subject attempting to hide by a refrigerator located inside the room. When the staff member turned the lights on, the subject grabbed a plastic bag that appeared to be full of food items and fled from the area. The subject exclaimed, “Don't be scared, everything's OK!†as he ran out of the room. The subject was described as a white male, tall, approximately 40 years old, bearded and was last seen wearing a black beanie hat, a black coat, blue jeans and eye glasses. At this time, it is unknown if any items were stolen form the refrigerator. Occurred on 01/05/09 at 8:50 p.m. 2400 Guadalupe Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving her red Ford Focus at night without the headlamps turned on. The subject was found to have 6 outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for various traffic offenses. Occurred on 01/06/09 at 12:05 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 13 alarm calls, 5 unsecured door reports, 3 public assists, 1 light survey, 1 water leak reports and 1 gas leak report between 01/05/09 and 01/06/09. 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
