Report for 06/16/2009


Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 06/15/09 and Tuesday, 06/16/09. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING, #10 East Mall Burglary of a Building: A window was broken out of a 5th floor office door. A Dell notebook computer and an external hard drive were stolen from the office. Repair cost: $75.00. Loss value: $2,160.00. Occurred between 06/12/09 at 4:30 p.m. and 06/15/09 at 8:00 a.m. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING, #10 East Mall Theft: An Optima LCD projector and a pair of Shure model 115e noise reducing headphones were stolen from a 5th floor office. The investigation did not reveal any indication of forced entry. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred between 06/14/09 at 12 noon and 05/15/09 at 8:00 a.m. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Theft: A white MacBook laptop computer was stolen from an unsecured 2nd floor room. Loss value: $1,200.00. Occurred between 06/13/09 at 2:00 p.m. and 06/15/09 at 9:00 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 alarm calls, 1 “Police Help” callbox activation, 2 suspicious activity reports, 1 light malfunction report, 1 medical emergency report and 8 unsecured door reports between 06/15/09 and 06/16/09. 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