Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 07/15/09 and Thursday, 07/16/09. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Theft: Two Mino digital flip cameras were stolen from a 3rd floor office while the cameras were plugged into a desktop computer to charge the batteries. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred between 07/14/09 at 5:00 p.m. and 07/15/09 at 7:30 a.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street False Alarm: An unknown person activated a fire alarm pull station located in a 5th floor hallway when there was in fact no fire or emergency situation. The fire alarm activation caused the building to be evacuated and generated an emergency response from the UT Police Department and the Austin Fire Department. At the time of the fire alarm, the only occupants of the dormitory were a group of people staying on the 6th floor as part of a summer leadership program. Occurred on 07/15/09 at 12:29 p.m. LITTLEFIELD HOME, 302 West 24th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping in an exterior stairwell that leads to a basement level entrance to the building. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 07/16/09 at 1:57 a.m. UNIVERSITY OUTREACH CENTER, 6207 Sheridan Harassment: A staff member received 6 unwanted telephone calls to her 3rd floor office telephone that the staff member found offensive. The telephone calls occurred over a 10 minute time period. Occurred on 07/15/09 between 1:30 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 20 alarm calls, 1 “Police Help†call box alarm, 1 fire alarm, 2 suspicious activity reports, 1 light malfunction report, 2 public assist requests and 1 unsecured door report between 07/15/09 and 07/16/09. 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
