Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 05/27/09 and Thursday, 05/28/09. ****Upcoming Event**** Help support your local emergency responders and the Texas Special Olympics by registering for the 5K Run with Heroes race being held on June 7th at 8:00 a.m. This year's race will be run in memory and honor of fallen Austin Police Officer Amy Donovan. For more information, please see the attached documents. SARAH M. & CHARLES E. SEAY BUILDING, 108 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member reported a non-UT subject, who was not known to the staff member, followed her for several blocks and into a 1st floor lobby of the building. The staff member locked herself in a nearby office and called the police. The subject stated he was waiting to meet with someone to complete paperwork. When that claim could not be verified, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 05/27/09 at 10:13 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The staff member did well in recognizing someone was walking behind her as she could hear the footsteps. The staff member also showed street savvy in that she did not continue to her office after entering the building as she did not want the subject to know where her office was located. Finally, the staff member did well in locking herself in a room once the subject entered the building behind her. There are a few more considerations I would suggest if you find yourself in such a predicament. First, always keep your cell phone with you when you are out and about. A cell phone provides you with quick communication to the police department. Call the police just as soon as you find yourself in a situation that makes you ask yourself if you should be calling the police. Try to schedule your trips to and from with friends – there is normally safety in numbers. Finally, always be prepared to act if you are confronted. The best method to avoid a confrontation is to not be there – if you can run away then do so. To prepare yourself for situations where running away cannot be achieved easily, consider taking a program like the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program offered free of charge to female faculty, staff and student members. Male faculty, staff and student members can consider the self defense based Informal Classes offered through the Texas Union students should also consider the self-defense based athletic clubs offered through the Division of Recreational Sports. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 11 alarm calls and 4 unsecured door reports between 05/27/09 and 05/28/09. 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 cover 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
