Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 02/09/09 and Tuesday, 02/10/09. 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. ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Theft: A black Java bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock and a u-lock to a bicycle rack located on the northeast side of the dormitory. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 02/06/09 at 5:00 p.m. and 02/09/09 at 8:00 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: For years we, at UTPD, have recommended the use of both a u-lock and cable lock to secure your bicycle. For the most part, that recommendation still holds true. This does not mean it is a guarantee. Because this is the second bicycle stolen this semester in which both types of locks were used to secure the bicycle, I think it may be wise to encourage students to refrain from keeping their bicycles outside for extended periods of time. Other bicycle storage options include the use of bicycle lockers offered by Parking and Transportation and storing your bicycle inside your residence. I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage everyone to be more observant when out and about on campus. This is important for several reasons. In addition to creating a safer environment for yourself, keen observation skills on the part of citizens has always been helpful to the police department. UT is a huge, dense campus. While I wish we could put a cop on every corner, it is just not feasible. We need the help of every Longhorn to help maintain a secure campus. If you observe suspicious or criminal activity and report it as soon as possible it greatly increases the chances of a UT Police Officer locating the suspect. If your report leads to the apprehension of said suspect, UTPD will buy you the pizza of your choice and have it delivered to you. I am happy to say we delivered a pizza to a student last night as that student had previously reported a bike theft in progress which led to the arrest of the thief. ENGINEERING-SCIENCE BUILDING, 2501 Speedway Theft: A black laptop computer case and a white Macintosh MacBook were stolen when they were left inside a basement level laboratory. Loss value: $1,100.00. Occurred on 02/09/09 between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Laptop theft is a common problem on this campus as I imagine it is on every college campus. Of course, I must say anytime you leave your computer unattended and unsecured for any amount of time, you run the risk of the theft of said computer. If your computer is stolen you should take the following two actions. First, file a police report. The second thing you should do is file a report with the Information Security Office. This office provides a litany of services regarding computer security; including assistance with the recovery of stolen computers. 2400 San Jacinto Failure to Identify / Possession of More than one Valid Driver License / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was stopped for running a stop sign while driving a silver Acura 4-door. The student initially provided the officer a fictitious name before stating she believed she had given her middle name as her first name. That combination of names also proved to be fictitious. The student eventually provided her correct name and stated she had lied as she did not have her insurance card with her. A UT passenger in the vehicle, who was under the age of 21, was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. A second UT passenger of the vehicle was found to be in possession of more than one valid driver's license. Occurred on 02/10/09 at 2:25 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 17 alarm calls, 1 suspicious activity report, 1 suspicious package report, 1 disturbance (verbal argument), 1 car fire, 2 vehicle collisions, 1 chemical spill (transmission fluid from a vehicle), 1 unsecured door, 1 light survey and 4 public assists between 02/09/09, and 02/10/09. 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 DWH asro To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
