Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 02/05/09 and Friday, 02/06/09. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE The University of Texas Police Department will be hosting the 6th Citizen's Police Academy Class. 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. GATEWAY APARTMENTS, 1600 West 6th Street Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as a suspicious person in the area. The subject was located riding a bicycle that he claimed belonged to “a friend.†The subject stated he was at the apartments to visit another friend. The name of the other friend was not listed in the directory as a resident of the apartment complex. The subject was found to be in possession of a glass pipe and a metal pipe. Both pipes had cocaine residue inside of them. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/05/09 at 5:45 p.m. PARKING LOT 53, 2600 San Jacinto Criminal Mischief: An unknown person(s) tipped over a parked golf cart. The golf cart's battery was damaged and leaked out of the cart and into the parking lot. Repair cost: $100.00. Occurred on 02/05/09 between 4:30 p.m. and 10:54 p.m. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor / Public Intoxication: Two UT students, who were both under the age of 21, were reported as being on the north side of the library by the pizza stand. One of the two students was reported as leaving evidence of her rented liquid consumables on the pavement. The same consumables were responsible for her being intoxicated to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport her to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. The other student was also found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point she was a danger to herself or others. Occurred on 02/05/09 at 2:30 a.m. SAN ANTONIO GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts) / Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were found on the south side of the garage while sharing an adult beverage. One of the two subjects was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for criminal trespass and for a camping violation. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, both subjects were issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/05/09 at 5:30 p.m. SPEEDWAY GARAGE, 105 East 27th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found skateboarding on the top level of the garage in violation of UT Parking and Transportation rules and regulations. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/05/09 at 6:02 p.m. TOWNES HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Criminal Mischief: While walking through the building, a UT police officer was approached by a UT staff member who reported she had just seen a suspicious subject attempting to cut a lock off of a student locker. The officer initiated a search of the area, but was unable to locate the subject. The officer checked the locker in question and discovered the lock on the locker had been damaged. At this time, it is not believed that the lock had been removed. The subject was described as an older white male with white curly hair and a scruffy beard and was wearing a black leather jacket, khaki pants with the right leg tucked into his sock and was carrying a gray backpack. Repair cost: $5.00. Occurred on 02/05/09 at 9:05 a.m. 2600 Speedway Minor in Possession of Alcohol: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for a defective tail-light. A closed can of beer was observed on the floorboard of the student's vehicle. Occurred on 02/06/08 at 12:49 a.m. 2600 Speedway Driving While Intoxicated: A UT student was stopped for speeding and disregarding a stop sign while driving a white Toyota sport utility vehicle. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to be driving while intoxicated. The student was not all that unfamiliar with the arrest procedure as our department had previously taken her into custody for public intoxication. The student told the officer during the previous arrest, the only thing she remembered was drinking at a party and waking up wearing stripped clothing. Occurred on 02/06/09 at 1:03 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 19 alarm calls, 2 found property reports, 2 suspicious activity reports, 2 found property reports and 2 welfare concern calls between 02/05/09, and 02/06/09. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
