Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 06/25/09 and Friday, 06/26/09. GREGORY GYMNASIUM¸ 2101 Speedway Assault: A UT student reported he had been watching a basketball game at the 2nd floor basketball courts when he began to yell at one of the players in the game to stop complaining about fouls. At one point, the player approached the student and pushed the student's face with his open hand. The player resumed playing in the game. At the end of the game, the player approached the student, called the student a name I would prefer not to repeat, stared at the student then punched the student on the left side of his head. The player left the area while the student was making a report to Gregory Gym Staff. The unidentified player was described as a black male, approximately 5'10†tall, 180 pounds with a “buzz cut†hair style and was last seen wearing a white basketball shorts and a white tank top. Occurred on 06/26/09 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: In this case, I believe the time period when the “player†was starring down the student, the player was thinking of what action he wanted to take next. Sadly, he did not stare long enough as he chose poorly. If you find yourself in such a situation – you know, just starring someone down while you think of what to do next – ask yourself if what is happening around you is worth striking another person – I mean really; this assault happened because one person told another person to stop complaining and to shut-up. In the grand scheme of things – is that such a big deal? If you find yourself on the other end of the “stare down,†use that time to consider an exit strategy. A good strategy is to just leave the area. The best way to avoid a confrontation is to not be where one is happening. JACKSON SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, #10 East Mall Burglary: A NEC WT600 mirror over-head projector was stolen from a 2nd floor meeting room. Loss value: $2,500.00. Occurred between 06/19/09 at 5:30 p.m. and 06/24/09 at 2:00 p.m. 1900 San Jacinto Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The back right window was broken out of a gold colored 2001 Toyota Corolla while the vehicle was parked near Clark Field. Two pairs of Everlast boxing gloves, one set of boxing wrist wraps and one set of boxing target gloves were stolen from the vehicle. Loss value: $80.00. Repair cost: $150.00. Occurred on 06/24/09 between 7:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: So often, people leave their property in their vehicle as they plan to be nearby and they will only be gone for a short period of time. The decision to take such risks creates the opportunity for an auto burglar to commit a crime. In this case, the thief invested nothing in breaking out the victim's car window and made off with $80.00 worth of the victim's property. Of course, the victim also needs to invest a good $150.00 to replace his window. The entire crime probably took no more than a minute or two to complete. The best way to keep your property from being stolen from your vehicle is to not leave your property in your vehicle. If you must leave property inside your vehicle, try to keep it out of sight. Property is always more secured when it is in the trunk. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 14 alarm calls, 1 public assist request, 1 medical emergency assist and 13 unsecured door reports between 06/25/09 and 06/26/09. 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
