Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 05/01/09 and Monday, 05/04/09. SCAM ALERT Recent attention given to the Swine Flu Outbreak has paved the way for scam “artists†to take advantage of concerned citizens. Below is a link from MSN.com warning of most email scams pertaining to the Swine Flu. http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/?fpn=watch%20out%20for%20swine%20flu%20scams>1=33009 Due to the recent national and local concerns about the Swine Flu, the University of Texas and the University of Texas Police Department would like to remind everyone of the following websites. These sites are designed to provide information to address your questions. http://www.utexas.edu/safety/ http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/ COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject approached a staff member in her office and began to engage the staff member in a conversation about a job until the staff member's spouse showed up in the office. At that time, the subject appeared “alarmed†and fled the area on foot. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 5:50 p.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A Dell Inspiron laptop computer was stolen from an 11th floor dormitory room. Loss value: $850.00. Occurred between 04/28/09 at 11:00 a.m. and 05/01/09 at 4:00 p.m. PARKING LOT 80, 1900 Red River Criminal Mischief: Sharp objects were used to scratch the paint on the left side of a parked red Chevrolet Avalanche and to puncture both left tires. Repair cost: $800.00. Occurred between 05/03/09 at 10:00 p.m. and 05/04/09 at 12:10 A.M. 100 West Dean Keeton Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 counts): Two UT students, who were both under the age of 21, were observed staggering as they walked. Both students were coming from a party at a local multi-resident home located in the 2600 block of San Jacinto. Both students were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point they were a physical endangerment to themselves. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 6:17 p.m. 100 West Dean Keeton Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 counts): Two UT students, who were both under the age of 21, were observed staggering as they walked. Both students were coming from the same party mentioned above where they had consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point they were a physical endangerment to themselves. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 6:45 p.m. 2100 San Jacinto Driving Under the Influence by a Minor / Consumption of alcohol by a Minor / Failure to Display a Driver License / Evading: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for driving a blue Mazda 3 at night without its headlamps illuminated. The driver was not able to produce his driver's license when asked to do so. Instead, he handed the officer a bill from Jiffy Lube and a medical bill. The driver was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, but no to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. There were five other UT students inside the vehicle who were found to be under the age of 21. All five passengers were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. Just prior to everyone being cited and release, one of the five passengers took to nerves and decided to see if he could outrun the long arm of the law…he could not. Instead of receiving his citation and being released, he received a ride to over-night accommodations and a morning court date. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 2:00 a.m. 2200 San Jacinto Driving Under the Influence by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for running a stop sign while driving a black Dodge Dakota. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverage, but not to the point she was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 1:07 a.m. 2300 Inner Campus Drive Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was reported as being “covered in dirt,†was found sitting in the roadway. The student stated he was coming from a party at a local multi-resident home – believed to be the same party listed in the Dean Keeton capers. The student stated he only had “two beers and some mixed drinks.†The student is obviously a prodigy as he believed his date of birth to be either 03/21/08 or 03/21/03. The student was found to be under the influence of “two beers and some mixed drinks†to the point he was a physical endangerment to himself. Occurred on 05/02/09 at 6:00 p.m. 100 West 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being intoxicated while walking in the street pulling on car door handles. The student was found being assisted by a second UT student. The “Good Samaritan†did not know the intoxicated student and was merely trying to help the student to his dormitory room. The student was not familiar with the date, time of day or his location. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a physical danger to himself. Occurred on 05/01/09 at 9:50 p.m. 300 West 21st Street Public Intoxication / Possession of Fictitious Driver's License: A non-UT subject, who was under the age of 21, was found being carried by a UT student and a second non-UT subject. The subject was not able to stand, let alone, walk on his own. The subject had evidence of having experience an extreme involuntary physical reaction to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage on the front of his shirt and the back of his britches (that's Texas for pants). The subject's assistants did not know the subject and stated they had found him at a nearby intersection and were trying to help him to Jester Dormitory. The subject was found to be in possession of a fictitious driver's license. The subject was also found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport the subject to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 05/03/09 at 3:00 am. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 53 alarm calls, 1 fire alarm activation, 3 “Police Help†call box activations, 1 motor vehicle collision, 2 suspicious odor calls, 5 suspicious activity calls, 6 public assist requests, 6 welfare concern reports, 2 medical emergency assists, 3 malfunctioning light reports and 7 unsecured door reports between 05/01/09 and 05/04/09. 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
