Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 08/05/09 and Thursday, 08/06/09. GATEWAY APARTMENTS, 1600 West 6th Street Graffiti: A UT police officer discovered drawings written in black permanent marker. Loss value: $35.00. Discovered on: 8-05-09, at 6:31 PM. JACKSON SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, #10 East Mall Graffiti: Words written in red ink, white paint, and grey ink were discovered inside a second floor men's room. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Discovered on: 8-06-09, at 3:00 AM. LITTLEFIELD DORMITORY, 201 West Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject entered the dormitory café and began throwing cut limes. During the investigation, the officers searched the area and located the subject near a bus stop. As the investigation continued, the subject was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the campus. Occurred on: 8-05-09, at 3:00 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping inside a 2nd floor restaurant. After refusing to leave, several staff members notified the UT police department. During the investigation, the officers located the subject slumped over a chair sleeping. As the investigation continued, the officers issued the subject a written Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted her from the area. Occurred on: 8-05-09, at 8:36 AM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member reported a non-UT subject was yelling at patrons inside the Texas Union Building. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and escorted her from the building. The officers issued the subject a written Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted her from campus. Occurred on: 8-05-09, at 9:45 AM. 2100 BLOCK GUADALUPE Public Intoxication: A UT police officer observed a subject staggering back and forth as he attempted to walk along the sidewalk. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol the subject's breath and noted the subject's eyes were bloodshot and watery. During the investigation, the subject became combative towards the officer. The subject demanded the officer call him a cab to get home. Instead of calling for a cab, the officer took the subject into custody for Public intoxication and transported him to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-06-09, at 3:05 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: For the parents of this year's incoming freshman class, the countdown for the fall 2009 semester has started. There are 14 days left before the first day of Moove-In. There are several things that you can start doing to get your student ready. Each day we will be increasing your To Do List as the fall semester gets closer. Today's To Do List (August 6, 2009) Now that you and your student have begun discussing concerns I would like to point out there are several programs that are available. The first program is a FREE Women's Self Defense titled RAD (Rape Aggression Defense.) This is a free 16 hour self defense class that is offered by the University of Texas Police Department. Current classes are now available on the UT police website at www.utexas.edu/police For the first time ever our department will be offering a RAD for Men. Contact Sgt. Laura Davis at 512-232-9611 for more information. To Do List (August 5, 2009) Yesterday's edition of the Campus Watch showed several alcohol related crimes. Every fall semester we see an increase in alcohol related crimes. Many of these cases involve the newest members of the UT family. Parents, take a moment before your child comes to campus to have a frank open discussion about alcohol related issues. I found a good article pertaining to this topic on the internet at: (http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/bolingbrook/opinions/x518448175/Editorial-Parents-need-to-talk-to-college-bound-kids-about-alcohol). Sadly, the legal ramifications of alcohol offenses are the least of one's worries when it comes to alcoholism, binge drinking and driving while intoxicated. The risk to one's own safety and the safety of society at large are far more important. To that end, learn the subject matter and have that discussion with your kids. As a father myself, I am hoping that kids do in fact listen. Over the course of this week, we will chronicle legal issues pertaining to alcohol. To Do List (August 4, 2009) Of the many alcohol issues that a student faces, while in college, the most troubling and under reported is Sexual Assault. For all parents, this is a huge concern. As Dr. Prince has pointed out, sit down and talk with your student. Talk about each of your concerns surrounding this issue. During this discussion, help them develop a “Game Plan†for their personal safety. The Game Plan Talking Points Your student's expectations at the party Your student's expectations of those they go to the party with The different types of drugs used to facilitate a Sexual Assault What to do if you begin to feel sleepy or pass out For more information on these Talking Points, contact the UT Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, at 512-232-9634 or 512-232-9638. We are going to do something different this year. The following To Do List items are from the University Health Promotions office. Dr. Kevin Prince wanted to provide the following to the in-coming freshmen and their parents. To Do List (August 3, 2009) Talking Points – Alcohol & Other Drugs The Health Promotion Resource Center in the University Health Services helps UT students get and stay healthy with a variety of resources on nutrition, stress management, alcohol and other drugs, and other college health issues. Most services are free to UT students. There is a lending library on various college health issues as well as workshops, classes, and online educational programs. Contrary to popular myths, students really listen and value their parents' opinion on important issues concerning their safety and security. • Talking with your students about your expectations related to alcohol and drugs and behaviors related to how they treat others and your values is helpful toward making your expectations clear. • It is also important to provide a clear expectation about how you will be available and support them if any problems arise. • As a resource to parents, we welcome you to visit or consult with the various staff in departments such as University Health Services, Dean of Students Office, Counseling & Mental Health Center, and UT Learning Center, if there are questions about services, concerns about a student, or other issues. As reminder, you may recall that every incoming student is required to complete AlcoholEdu for College. There also is a new resource with parents in mind. • AlcoholEdu for Parents, an online program for parents or guardians of students who are participating in AlcoholEdu for College. • It is designed to support your conversations about alcohol that will help shape the decisions your college students make surrounding alcohol use. • AlcoholEdu for Parents offers parents non-opinionated information, key facts, and important resources that will help you have productive conversations that can impact your student's safety, decision-making, and personal development in college. To Do List (July 31,2009) Bicycle thefts are one of the highest reported crimes at UT as well as within the City of Austin. If is not the quality of the bicycle that is attracting the thief, it is the quality of the lock being used to secure the bike to the bike rack. Many of the reported stolen bikes, the former owner was using a self-locking cable lock. Consider looking into a two-lock locking system when securing your bicycle on campus. This locking system will incorporate a U-shaped lock that uses a flat key. The second lock used will be a self-locking cable lock. You are now requiring the thief to use two separate tools in order to steal your property. Now take a few minutes and go online and register your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation: www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/bicycle_register.php The serial number is located on the sprocket of many of the bicycles. However you will see several sets of numbers, look for a number that begins with a letter followed by a long string of numbers. To Do List (July 29, 2009): Has your student marked all of their property with a State issued driver's license or ID number? Such items like their laptop computer, IPod, cellular telephone, gaming system, and ladies, your Chi need this State issued DL or ID number engraved on two surfaces that are plainly visible. Remember, property thefts are the number 1 crime at UT. Engravers can be checked out from most police departments throughout the State of Texas. If you wait until Moove-In you can check out an engraver from the UT Police Department or from an on-campus dormitory. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 7 alarm calls, 2 “Police Help†call box alarm activations, 1 suspicious substance call, 1 welfare concern report, 1 medical emergency assist and 7 unsecured door reports between 08/04/09 and 08/05/09. 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 . 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