Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 01/27/09 and Wednesday, 01/28/09. 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. FACILITIES COMPLEX BUILDING 1, 1301 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject, who is an ex-spouse of an employee who works inside the building, was reported as walking around the 3rd floor. The subject was located at a nearby bus stop and was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 01/27/09 at 9:15 a.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER – BUILDING B, 2504 Whitis Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as having been “grunting†in a 2nd floor men's restroom stall for approximately 2 hours. The subject showed signs of intoxication as his balance resembled more of a weeble-wobble then that of a sober adult. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Reported on 01/27/09 at 2:44 p.m. JESTER CENTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning (3 counts): Three non-UT subjects were reported as asking people for money on the west side of the building. All three subjects were issued written criminal trespass warning citations. Occurred on 01/27/09 at 7:09 p.m. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Theft: A black Trek bicycle was stolen when it was secured with a u-lock and an independently locking cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the north side of the dormitory. The cut cable lock was found on the ground by the bicycle rack. The u-lock was not located. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred between 01/26/09 at 7:00 p.m. and 01/26/09 at 10:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: This is a most disturbing development. In Officer Halstead's and my experiences as a UT Police Officers (some 37 years worth), this is only the fourth time that he and I have heard of someone having their bicycle stolen while it was secured with both a u-lock and a cable lock. In two of the previous cases, the locks were not properly used to secure the bicycle. In any event, in previous cases of both locks being defeated, overall bicycle theft numbers were high. This could be a sign of rising bicycle theft numbers. It is still our contention that using both a u-lock and an independently locking cable lock is the best method to secure your bicycle. When securing your bicycle, make sure the u-lock secures the front wheel and bike frame to the bicycle lock. The independently locking cable lock should secure the rear wheel and bike frame to the bicycle rack. As always, lets all keep an eye on our neighbors' bicycles. If you report suspicious or criminal activity that leads to the apprehension of a thief, UTPD will buy you the pizza of your choice and have it delivered to you when you want it. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning / Failure to Identify / Criminal Trespass / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Two non-UT subjects were reported as camping in the covered parking garage located on the west side of the building. The two subjects were found sharing an alcoholic beverage. One of the two subjects provided his identification. That subject had not previously been issued a criminal trespass warning so he was given such a written warning and released. The other subject provided a name and date of birth that turned out to be fictitious. When that subject's name was determined, it was discovered he had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning and was subsequently taken into custody. That subject was found to be in possession of two hypodermic needles that he admitted he used to consume cocaine and heroin. Occurred on 01/27/09 at 6:45 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 12 alarm calls, 2 suspicious odor calls, 1 suspicious package report, 1 light survey, 1 lost property report, 2 unsecured door reports and 3 public assist requests between 01/26/09 and 01/27/09. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
