Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 01/28/09 and Thursday, 01/29/09. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE The University of Texas Police Department will be hosting the 5th annual Citizen's Police Academy. The CPA will be held every Monday night beginning February 23, 2009 (There will be no class during Spring Break Week). The academy will end April 13, 2009 with a graduation ceremony. If you are interested in attending the next Citizen's Police Academy, contact Capt. Don Verett at 232-6444 or don.verett@austin.utexas.edu. 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. L. THEO BELLMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Theft: A grey tri-fold wallet containing various credit / check cards, gift cards, identification cards and $35.00 in cash was stolen from a backpack left against a wall in a 3rd floor gymnasium. During the time frame of the theft, the owner was taking a physical fitness class and had suffered a medical emergency that did not require a response by EMS. Loss value: $95.00. Occurred on 01/28/09 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Social Commentary: This is just wrong – wrong, wrong, wrong. Stealing from an injured person – I'm speechless! PARLIN HALL, #2 South Mall Theft: A blue Gary Fisher Marlin 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: $500.00. Occurred on 01/28/09 between 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 2300 San Jacinto Driving Under the Influence by a Minor / Possession of More than One Valid Driver's License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for speeding while driving a gold 4-door Mazda. During the stop, the officer observed the student attempting to conceal two valid driver's licenses by sticking them between the driver's seat and console. Both licenses were current and valid but had not been issued to the student. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but no to the point he was determined to be driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 01/29/09 at 1:59 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: In Texas, if you are under 21 years of age and a police officer can detect any level of alcohol in your system when you are stopped for a traffic violation then you will be filed on for Driving Under the Influence. The level of detection could be something as simple as on odor of alcohol on your breath. You could still be filed on for Driving While Intoxicated and arrested, but if the officer believes you are not intoxicated to the point you are legally DWI, then you will receive a citation and an automatic 60 day suspension of your driver's license. Bottom line – Don't Drink and Drive; if you're under 21 then don't even drink a little and drive. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 alarm calls, 1 light survey, 5 unsecured door reports and 1 public assist request between 01/28/09 and 01/29/09. 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
