Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 03/20/09 and Monday, 03/23/09. CENTENNIAL PARK, 1500 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping under a tree on the south side of the park. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 03/22/09 at 7:48 a.m. INTRAMURAL FIELDS NORTH PARKING LOT, 301 West 51st Street Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A zip-up window to a parked 1998 Jeep was unzipped and a Sony CDX GT320 car stereo was stolen from the vehicle. Loss value: $110.00. Occurred on 03/20/09 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. J.J. “JAKE†PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, 10100 Burnet Leaving the Scene Collision: The driver of a 1997 to 2001 year model Toyota struck a street sign by the east entrance to the campus and left the scene without leaving driver information. The collision forced the sign pole out of the ground. A part of the Toyota's headlamp was left at the scene. Repair cost to the sign pole: $100.00. Discovered on 03/22/09 at 6:20 p.m. NURSING SCHOOL, 1710 Red River Criminal Mischief: An unknown object(s) was used to cause damage to glass windows located in the double entry doors located on the east side of the building. Repair cost: $100.00. Discovered on 03/21/09 at 8:15 a.m. SAN ANTONIO GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Assist Outside Agency / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A non-UT subject was found “passed out†on the south side of the parking garage. The subject had a wet spot on the front of his pants that he explained away as, well, what it was. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for the consumption of alcohol in an area where prohibited. The subject was also found in possession of a capped hypodermic needle for which the subject admitted was used to deliver heroin into his body. Occurred on 03/20/09 at 10:03 p.m. UNIVERSITY of TEXAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2200 East 6th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed standing outside of the school perimeter fence with his back to the school. The officer observed the subject looking at a folder while moving his hand in a rhythmic motion by the front of his pants. The folder the subject was looking at contained a magazine of an adult nature. Upon seeing the officer, the subject made a movement that led the officer to believe the subject was “tucking something into his pants.†The officer did not observe enough evidence to prove a crime like say indecent exposure or disorderly conduct had occurred, but certainly perceived enough to determine the subject was no longer welcome anywhere around the area. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on Sunday, 03/22/09 at 9:42 a.m. 2000 Speedway Consumption of Alcohol by A Minor (3 counts): A UT student was stopped for running a stop sign and speeding while driving a gold 2002 Honda Civic. Two UT students and a non-UT subject, all passengers in the vehicle, were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages while under the age of 21. Occurred on 03/21/09 at 2:33 a.m. 300 East 21st Street Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for speeding while driving a gold 1998 Toyota in the middle of the road at night without the headlamps being illuminated. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to be driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 03/21/09 at 3:11 a.m. 400 East 23rd Street Disorderly Conduct (gesture): A non-UT subject who admittedly angry in general and at “Texas†allowed his anger to get the best of him as he demonstrated his belief that he was number 1 by extending a single finger in the air toward a UT Student – the finger in question was not one normally used to advertise one's superiority. The student was offended by this display. Occurred on 03/22/09 at 11:02 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 44 alarm calls, 2 “Police help†call box activations, 2 fire alarms, 3 unsecured door reports, 9 public assist requests, 1 welfare concern report, 1 water leak, 1 found property report and 3 suspicious activity reports between 03/20/09 and 03/23/09. 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
