Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 06/03/09 and Thursday, 06/04/09. ****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. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as digging in the furniture cushions on the 3rd floor in an attempt to find change. The 3rd floor of the building is reserved for use by faculty, staff and students. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/03/09 at 6:02 p.m. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as yelling profanities at patrons while inside a 2nd floor dining area. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself and others. Occurred on 06/03/09 at 1:34 p.m. 600 Lavaca Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed assisting another non-UT subject as they made their way down the street. The second subject required the assistance of the first as he was intoxicated to the point he could not remain upright without the assistance. That subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. In lieu of taking custody of the subject, the officer allowed the inebriated subject to remain in care custody and control of his sober friend. Occurred on 06/04/09 at 1:58 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: I can't think of a better advertisement for having a sober friend accompany you to the bars or parties. Public Intoxication is a public safety issue. People who become intoxicated to the point they pose a threat to their own safety or that of others often come into contact with police officers. Their unsafe actions are frequently attributed to their level of intoxication. Once an officer recognizes this, the officer must do something to assure the intoxicated person's safety. Officer have three options, they can arrest the drunk individual, they can send the drunk individual to the hospital (courtesy of your local EMS) or they can turn the drunk person over to a sober, responsible adult. If you bring a sober buddy with you, then that gives an officer the option to take that action – thereby keeping you from staying the night in the iron bar hotel. 2400 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency / Driving Without A License: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving a white Dodge sport utility vehicle at an “unsafe and imprudent speed well in excess of the 15 MPH posted speed limit.†The subject did not have a driver's license issued to him. The subject was found to have six outstanding outside agency arrest warrant; four of which were for driving without a license. Occurred on 06/03/09 at 6:28 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 12 alarm calls, 3 “Police Help†call box activation3, 1 public assist, 1 suspicious person report, 1 chemical spill report and 3 unsecured door reports between 06/03/09 and 06/04/09. 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 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
