Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 04/23/09 and Friday, 04/24/09. ****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/ GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A UT student left his black Nike drawstring backpack in the planter box located on the west side of the gymnasium while he went running with the UT Marathon Club. When the student returned, he discovered his backpack had been stolen. A UT Recreational Sports staff member located the backpack inside one of the gymnasium's restrooms. An Apple i-Pod touch, an Apple i-phone and $20.00 in cash had been stolen from the backpack. Loss value: $470.00. Occurred on 04/23/09 between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The student in this case admitted he has left his property in this location every time he has gone for a run over the last 7 months and had never had any problems before yesterday. Often times, people take a risk like this and there are no negative outcomes, so they continue to take such a risk with their property. It is not until a theft happens that people realize just how susceptible their property is throughout the day. Most often, an opportunity of just a few seconds and unattended property is all that is needed for a theft to happen. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Medical Emergency: A UT Staff member requested Austin—Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for a resident who was feeling ill as a result of something he had ingested. The resident stated he and two other UT students had found a cigarette containing a green leafy substance they believed to be marijuana, so they smoked it. The resident and both of the other two students experienced a “bad reaction.†The other two students could not be located. EMS transported the resident to a local emergency room for further observations. Occurred on 04/24/09 at 12:14 a.m. Life Advice: Really!? – Do I really need to tell people to refrain from putting things they find on the ground in their mouth? PARKING LOT 104, 1900 North IH-35 Burglary of Motor Vehicle / Evading: While on patrol, an officer heard a car alarm sounding in the parking lot. The officer looked toward the direction of the alarm and observed a maroon and gold Kia parked behind a black Ford pick-up truck. A male subject, who was inside the Ford looked in the direction of the officer's patrol car and quickly exited the Ford and entered the parked Kia. The subject quickly exited the lot in the Kia. The officer was able to pull behind the Kia and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The subject evaded in the Kia. The officer ended the pursuit a few blocks later in the interest of public safety. Upon returning to the lot, the officer confirmed the truck's right window had been broken out and the radio had been removed from the dash board. Repair cost: $200.00. Occurred on 04/23/09 at 6:30 p.m. ROBERT A. WELCH HALL, 105 East 24th Street Theft: Two red plastic cases were stolen from a locker located outside of 5th floor laboratory. Each case contained various pieces laboratory equipment. Loss value: $214.41. Occurred between 03/30/09 and 04/13/09. ROBERT LEE MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Theft: A grey Fuji Monterrey bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the south side of the building. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred on 04/23/09 between 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. 1900 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency / Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A non-UT subject was stopped for turning right at a red light where there is a posted sign prohibiting right hand turns on red lights. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for the possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was also found to be in possession of a clear jar containing .19 ounces of marijuana and a multi-colored ceramic pipe containing burned marijuana residue. Occurred on 04/24/09 at 2:33 a.m. 2000 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Marijuana: A UT student was stopped for speeding and having a defective tail-light while driving a grey Jeep Grand Cherokee. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be driving while intoxicated. A glass “herb grinder†containing .015 ounces of marijuana was found inside the vehicle. Occurred on 04/24/09 at 2:23 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 16 alarm calls, 2 medical emergency assists, 1 suspicious activity report, 2 unsecured door reports, 1 stuck elevator report and 1 public assist request and between 04/23/09 and 04/24/09. 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
