Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 06/30/09 and Wednesday, 07/01/09. JESTER CENTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as soliciting money from students between the PCL library and Jester Center. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/30/09 at 9:00 a.m. LITTLEFIELD HOUSE, 302 West 24th Street Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on the south side of the building. The subject was found to have four outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for pedestrian in the roadway, public intoxication, camping where prohibited and the consumption of alcohol in a prohibited area. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 06/30/09 at 3:07 p.m. 2400 Robert Dedman Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right window was broken out of a red 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck while the truck was parked and unattended. Several items inside the vehicle had been disturbed. There were no items taken from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Occurred between 06/30/09 at 5:00 p.m. and 07/01/09 at 1:33 a.m. 300 West 24th Street Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT officer observed a passenger of a green 2003 Saturn step out of the vehicle and then get back into the vehicle while the vehicle waited at a stop light. Upon driving closer to the vehicle, the officer could detect the distinct odor of burning marijuana. The officer allowed the vehicle to drive a distance away and lost the scent of burning marijuana. After the vehicle stopped in a lane of traffic for no apparent reason, the officer was able to drive near the vehicle and again detect the odor of burning marijuana. After stopping the vehicle, the officer could detect a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. One of the three non-UT occupants of the vehicle handed the officer a partially burned blunt, or marijuana cigar if you will. Additional marijuana, totaling .09 ounces, and a grinding device used to prepare marijuana for consumption were then found inside the vehicle. Occurred on 07/01/09 at 1:00 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 11 alarm calls, 4 “Police Callbox†activations, 1 motor vehicle collision, 1 public assist request, 1 medical emergency assist, 1 light malfunction report and 4 unsecured door reports between 06/30/09 and 07/01/09. 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
