Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 04/13/09 and Tuesday, 04/14/09. * * * * * FROM THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT * * * * * The Austin Police Homicide Unit is investigating the death of Nikolas Coltan Evans. We've received information that there were many individuals in the area who witnessed the assault. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers to provide an anonymous tip or the Austin Police Homicide Tip line. A reward is being offered by Capital Area Crime Stoppers. Attached to this email is the APD BOLO for Mr. Evens. Please place copies of the bolo on computer screens, information screens, as well as all UT dormitories. *****Public Safety Initiative***** The Texas Department of Transportation and The University of Texas at Austin Police Department are proud to announce our participation in this year's “Click it or Ticket†campaign. This safety belt education and enforcement initiative is designed to gain compliance with state law requiring the use of safety seat belt in motor vehicles. This campaign is a worth-while project as every year there are so many vehicle collisions that result in needless loss of life as the vehicle occupants were not wearing seat belts. While The UT Police Department is always mindful of this traffic law, particular attention will be given to the enforcement of this law in mid May. Stay tuned for specific dates and educational opportunities regarding this initiative. Until then, click it…or ticket. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: An i-Pod Touch was stolen when it was left unattended on a bench next to a basketball court. Loss value: $370.00. Occurred on 04/13/09 between 9:40 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Theft: A 2GB memory stick was stolen after it was left in the USB drive of a computer located in a 2nd floor computer lab. Loss value: $15.00. Occurred on 04/13/09 between 2:45 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. 2200 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for the traffic violation of failing to signal a turn while driving a Toyota Avalon. The subject was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for speeding. Occurred on 04/14/09 at 1:45 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 alarm calls, 2 “Police help†call box alarms, 1 fire alarm activation, 1 water leak, 1 light survey, 3 unsecured door reports, 2 public assist requests, and 1 suspicious activity report between 04/13/09 and 04/14/09. 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
