Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 07/22/09 and Thursday, 07/23/09. ****Administrative Message**** The University of Texas at Austin and its police department are responsible for notifying faculty, staff, and students of emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, building evacuations, campus closures, etc.). The University employs a wide variety of tools to make sure everyone on campus is informed during an emergency event—including text messaging. In order to accomplish emergency text messaging more effectively, the university is collecting cell phone numbers from members of our campus community. Effective August 26, 2009, this database of cell phone numbers will be used for emergency text messages. Please fill complete the form at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert so you will become an integral part of this important emergency notification system and help the university to achieve the highest standards of campus and community safety. Your cell phone number will not be used for any other purpose. If you require any additional information regarding this service, please contact Campus Safety and Security at (512) 471-5767. ****Administrative Message No.2**** In light of the call at the Engineering Teaching Center that was highlighted in yesterday's Campus Watch and with the onset of a new school year, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the resources available to all faculty, staff and student members on the UT Police webpage. The UT Police Department is proud to offer a variety of videos on our webpage. Log onto http://www.utexas.edu/police/ and scroll to the bottom of the page where you will see a link to “safety videos.†Click on the link to select one of several videos. We have videos regarding what actions should be taken in the event of an active shooter on a campus or a video of what to do in the event of an active shooter in the workplace (When Lightning Strikes). We also have videos for dealing with school and workplace violence (Flashpoint). You will need to logon using your UT EID and password to view any of the videos. JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, 4801 Lacrosse Criminal Mischief: The right rear window was broken out of a parked 1999 Volvo station wagon while the vehicle was parked in the visitor lot. No items were taken from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Occurred on 07/22/09 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:32 p.m. PARKING LOT 113, 2200 Comal Graffiti: A permanent marker was used to write several words on an electrical conduit box located inside the parking lot. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 07/22/09 9:05 a.m. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject, who was a former employee of the Union Food Court, entered the back offices of the 2nd food court and demanded she be given photocopies of her identification that were on file when she was employed there. After being given one copy of her ID card, the subject refused to leave the private offices. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on 07/22/09 at 2:30 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 16 alarm calls, 2 “Police Help†call box alarms, 1 public assist request, 1 found property report, and 9 unsecured door reports between 07/22/09 and 07/23/09. 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
