Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 01/14/09 and Thursday, 01/15/09. 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. APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCES, 201 East 24th Street Theft: A key ring containing five keys that were marked with room numbers were stolen from a cabinet located inside a 6th floor office. Loss value: $15.00. Occurred between 12/18/09 at 4:30 p.m. and 01/14/09 at 10:30 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Labeling of keys is never a good idea. While a lost or stolen key does cause some concern for security, the key only does a thief good if the thief knows what lock the key operates. By labeling a key with a room number, you provide a thief with a destination for that key. If you must keep track of keys and their locations, develop a coding system. 2600 San Jacinto Possession of Marijuana: A non-UT subject was stopped for speeding while driving a black Pontiac 4-door. During the traffic stop, a small plastic bag containing .07 ounces of marijuana fell from the front of the subject's pants. Occurred on 01/14/09 at 3:33 a.m. 700 East Dean Keeton Theft / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A non-UT subject, who happens to be a known bicycle thief, was observed riding a bicycle on a sidewalk. The bicycle the subject was riding was registered with UT Parking and Transportation Services as belonging to a student. Because of the registration, the officers were able to contact the owner of the bicycle who stated she had last seen her bicycle by her apartment building. The subject was also found in possession of a glass pipe with burned ends; a device commonly used to smoke cocaine or crack if you will. The subject also had several tools that are commonly used to steal bikes and bike parts. Recovery value: $125.00. Thief not getting away with it because a student took a minute or two to register her bike: priceless. Occurred on 01/14/09 at 6:22 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: I can not think of a better illustration of why the police department so vehemently supports bicycle registration. If the owner of this bicycle had not registered her bicycle, the police officers on this case would have very little grounds for confiscating the stolen bicycle – much less to arrest the thief. If the bicycle had not been registered, there is a strong possibility that the thief would have been released – and quite possibly with the bicycle. Please take a few minutes to register your bicycle today. It can be done on-line, is free and required if you operate or park your bike on campus. Visit the P&T Services website to register your bicycle today. http://www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/ Whitis Avenue and Dean Keeton Driving Under the Influence by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped while driving his blue Chevrolet Suburban for turning right on a red light where it is prohibited to do so. The student was found to be under the influence of alcohol, but not to the point she was deemed to be driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 01/15/09 at 2:40 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 alarm calls, 6 unsecured door reports, 1 welfare concern and 2 traffic collision reports between 01/14/09 and 01/15/09. 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
