Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 04/21/09 and Wednesday, 04/22/09. ****Urban Bicycling Classes**** The UT Orange Bike Program offers free Urban Bicycling Classes throughout the course of regular semesters. The last class of this semester will be on Monday April 27, 2009 from 6 to 7 pm in Garrison 1.126. Class instructors are certified by the League of American Bicyclists. For more information about how this class can make you a safer cyclist, visit http://www.utenvironment.org/ ENGINEERING TEACHING CENTER, 204 East Dean Keeton Harassment: A faculty member has received several annoying and unwanted telephone call sand e-mails from a non-UT subject. Occurred since 02/01/09. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as soliciting money from pedestrians while “lying†against the east wall of the building. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 04/22/09 2:32 a.m. 1900 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency / Possession of a Controlled Substance: A non-UT subject was stopped for turning right at a traffic light designated for no right turn on a red light. The subject was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for traffic violations. The subject was found to be in possession of a prescription drug without a prescription. A second prescribed drug was found inside the subject's vehicle. Occurred on 04/21/09 at 11:34 p.m. 2400 San Jacinto Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for speeding and running a stop sign while driving a black Honda Civic. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but no to the point the student was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 04/22/09 at 2:45 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: I will put this as simply as I can; if you are under the age of 21, you can not consume any amount of alcohol and drive. While this is good advise for everyone, for those under 21 – this is the law. If an officer who has stopped a person who is under the age of 21, detects any level of alcohol consumption on that person, then that person has violated the law; regardless of the level of their intoxication. This offense could result in the suspension of one's driver's license, a court date and a visit to the Dean of Student's Office. 200 West 21st Street Suspicious Activity: A female UT student reported seeing a male subject walking away from an unidentified female subject at the Littlefield Fountain. The unidentified female subject was putting her shoes on. The student recognized the male subject as the same subject who had approached her in October of 2008. During that encounter, the subject stated he was putting a catalogue together that contained pictures of women's feet. The student then asked other women in the area if they had also been approached by the aspiring podiatrist. The student learned that the male subject had asked several other women in the area to take pictures of their feet. The student later learned that several members of her sorority had been asked by a male matching this subject's description to take pictures of their feet. The subject was described as a white male in his 50's, with a bald head and wearing a short sleeve button down shirt and khaki shorts. Reported on 04/21/09 at 9:01 p.m. FYI: There was no law violation committed by the subject in this report. The subject had asked permission and was granted permission to take each photograph. There is a law in Texas titled Improper Photography which essentially states a person can not take a photograph or video footage of someone without their permission if the captured images are intended to invade the person's privacy or to “arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.†If you are approached by someone wanting to take pictures of you or any part of you and you do not feel comfortable allowing such photography, tell the person “NO!†and leave the area. As always, never go with a stranger who wants to take your picture in a “studio†or on location – no matter how famous he professes he will make you. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 34 alarm calls, 1 fire alarm, 1 “Police Help†callbox activation, 1 motor vehicle collision, 3 medical emergency assists and 1 public assist request and between 04/21/09 and 04/22/09. 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
