Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 09/04/09 and Tuesday, 09/08/09. ****Upcoming Event**** The Counseling and Mental Health Center is proud to announce U.T.'s first Suicide Prevention Week (September 14th through September 18th). This week is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and suicidal behaviors among our students. It represents a call to action and involvement by all UT staff, faculty, and students to support suicide prevention. Throughout the week, many UT departments and organizations are sponsoring a variety of interactive programs. Be that one who recognizes when your student or friend is thinking about suicide and learn how to help them. For more information about the week's events, check out cmhc.utexas.edu/bethatone ****ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE**** The University of Texas Police Department will be hosting the 6th annual Citizen's Police Academy (CPA). The CPA will be held every Monday night beginning, October 5, 2009. The academy will end, November 16, 2009 with a graduation ceremony. If you are interested in attending the next Citizen's Police Academy, contact Capt. Don Verett at 232-6444 or don.verett@austin.utexas.edu. ****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 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. ANDREWS DORMITORY, 2401 Whitis Theft: A black leather case containing a white MacBook was stolen when it was left on a table in the dormitory café for seven hours. Loss value: $900.00. Occurred on 09/02/09 between 12 noon and 7:00 p.m. BATTS HALL, #3 South Mall Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine: An unknown tool was used to pry open the door to a sanitary napkin dispenser located inside a 2nd floor women's restroom. At the time of the report it was unknown if any product or money was stolen from the machine. Several other similar machines were broken into the previous week. In those cases, a suspect was seen and described as a black male in his 30â€s and wearing a grey shirt and red baseball cap. A subject with a similar description was seen loitering inside the building during the time frame of this burglary. Repair cost: $40.00. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on 09/04/09 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:0 a.m. BRAZOS GARAGE, 210 East MLK Criminal Mischief: A blue Buick drove up to an entry gate when a passenger in the vehicle exited the car and forced the control arm to the garage entry up. The vehicle entered the pay-for-parking garage and parked. Thirty-seven minutes later, the vehicle was captured on a second video surveillance camera approaching an exit gate the same passenger exited the vehicle and forced the exit control arm up. The passenger got back into the Buick and the vehicle left the area. Both the entry control arm and the exit control arm were damaged. Repair cost: $300.00. Occurred on 09/04/09 at 12:45 a.m. and 1:22 a.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TX MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Possession & Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed walking under the bleachers while carrying a half-full flask containing an alcoholic beverage. Evidence revealed, the other half of the flask's contents had already been consumed by the student. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 7:30 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TX MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being “passed out†and lying down on the bleachers in section 26 of the stadium. The responding officers found the student in a state of unconsciousness. The student had difficulty answering simple questions but eventually stated he had consumed 8 beers in the previous hour. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself and a seating hazard to others. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 6:33 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TX MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed entering the stadium while in possession of a metal flask containing an alcoholic beverage. Occurred on 09/05/09 at approximately 6:00 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TX MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication / Assault / Resisting Arrest / Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as having been roaming through the bleachers during a football game. The subject used profane language and shoved another football patron in an apparent attempt to start a fight. When uniformed officers attempted to stop the subject, he made a vain attempt to flee. Due to his intoxication level, did not have the coordination to be successful in his attempted flight from justice. As officers attempted to arrest the subject, the subject began to pull his arms to and fro in an attempt to resist the arrest. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 6:47 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TX MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT event staff member reported a possibly intoxicated subject in section 118. Officers located the non-UT subject, who was under the age of 21, and determined that she indeed was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, but not to the point she was deemed to be a danger to herself or others. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 7:00 p.m. ENGINEERING TEACHING CENTER, 204 East Dean Keeton Theft: A wallet containing several forms of identification cards and credit cards was stolen when it was left on a table inside a computer laboratory. The student who owned the wallet could not recall the room number of the computer lab. Loss value: $5.00. Reported on 09/05/09 at 5:30 p.m. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A UT student placed his property inside a day-use locker but failed to secure the locker with a lock. When the student returned to the locker after working out, he discovered his key ring, his UT ID card and his blue jeans had been stolen from the locker. Loss value: $$25.00. The theft occurred on 09/03/09 between4:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, 2405 –B Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were found sleeping on the south side of the building. Both subjects were issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 2:30 p.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Possession of Marijuana: A smell of marijuana was reported as coming from a 12th floor dormitory room. Responding officers arrived to find the room occupied by a male student and a female student. The male student was found to be in possession of two plastic bags containing marijuana and the female student was found to be in possession of a plastic pill bottle that contained marijuana. Occurred on 09/07/09 at 11:15 p.m. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 214 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, entered the dormitory in an apparently intoxicated state before going to his dormitory room. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS responded to access and treat the student. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 5:21 a.m. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 214 East 21st Street Consumption of alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed being carried into the dormitory and to his 3rd floor dormitory room by two friends. The responding officer found the student “passed out†inside his dormitory room. When awakened, the student stated he had consumed “too much†alcohol. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport the student to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 09/07/09 at 2:41 a.m. PARKING LOT 109, 1510 East 21st Street Attempted Theft / Criminal Mischief: The left window was broken out of a red 1994 Chevrolet pick-up truck while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot. An unknown object was used to cause damage to the vehicle's steering wheel column in what appeared to be an attempt to steal the vehicle. Repair cost is estimated at $250.00. Occurred between 09/03/09 at 6:00 p.m. and 09/06/09 at 7:30 p.m. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on a couch in an area that was for use by faculty, staff and students only. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on 09/06/09 at 11:25 a.m. RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER. 2001 San Jacinto Theft: An Apple i-pod and a wallet containing various identification cards and credit cards was stolen while the items were secured inside a locker located in the 1st floor men's locker room. The locker had been secured with a combination pad lock. When the owner returned to his locker he found the combination lock in the open position. Loss value: $160.00. The theft occurred on 09/06/09 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Combination pad locks offer very little security as they are often times defeated easily by someone with the right knowledge and tool. To secure your property inside a locker or foot locker, use a quality, case hardened keyed pad lock. Even then, before you use that lock or any other lock, make sure there are no numbers printed in ink or any stickers on the lock. ROBERT LEE MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Suspicious Subjects: A UT faculty member reported seeing two suspicious subjects on the 17th floor of the building on 09/03/09 at approximately 3:00 p.m. The faculty member stated he heard what sounded like two subjects exiting the stairwell by his office and walking down the hall. The faculty member stated he looked toward his office door and observed a male subject appear as if he were going to enter the faculty member's office. When the subject saw the faulty member was watching him, the subject and a female subject walked away. The faculty member stated the description was similar to the description of two theft suspects he had read about in the Campus Watch, so he sent an alert out to members of his department via e-mail. The subjects were described as a black male subject with a light complexion, approximately 5'8†tall and short hair and a black female subject with a dark complexion, heavy set, approximately 5'8†tall and short hair. Reported on 09/04/09 at 2:28 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: The reporting person did so much in this case that we felt it important to highlight the report. First, he made himself aware of the criminal activity happening around his area by reading the Campus Watch – of course, because you are reading this, I guess I don't need to tell you to do that (that doesn't mean you can't refer this publication to others). The faculty member went on to be aware of his surroundings by hearing the happenings outside of his office, which led to him look at his doorway from his desk. This tells me the faculty member probably has his desk placed facing his doorway. We recommend this to everyone as it allows you to see people as they enter your room and allows you to observe people in the hallway. The faculty member went on to alert his co-workers to the presence of potential thieves in the building. The only other thing I would encourage each of you to do is report suspicious activity to the police department as soon as possible. If these subjects were the suspected thieves from the previous days, this report could have led to the apprehension of the suspects. SIMKINS HALL DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being “passed out†inside a 2nd floor men's restroom. When the student came to, he had difficulty recognizing the date and time as he believed it was 8:30 p.m. the night before. The student was asked how much alcohol he had consumed to which he replied “double digits.†The student later clarified his alcohol consumption to some degree by stating he had “at least eight 16-ounce cans of beer†at a fraternity rush party. The student was indeed found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself. Occurred on 09/06/09 at approximately 6:00 a.m. SIMKINS HALL DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as “causing a scene while soliciting food from football game going tailgaters. The subject was also reported as having tried to enter the dormitory. Once the subject was located it was apparent he was successful in his solicitation as he had food all about his face. He also had evidence on his pants of already having processed some of his food. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 6:16 p.m. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts) / Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were observed loitering against the east exterior wall of the building. One of the two subjects was found to have 10 outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for a variety of offenses including blocking public sidewalks (7 warrants), a park curfew violation warrant, manifesting drugs warrant and a warrant for the possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, both subjects were issued a criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/06/09 at 5:19 p.m. 1900 Brazos Criminal Trespass / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as being in the roadway waving a cane at passing vehicles. The subject was later found speaking to a small group of students. One of the students had given the subject $10 and called a cab for the subject. When the officer approached, the subject immediately asked why the officer was stopping him as he had not been asking people for money. The subject was found to have previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning for soliciting. The subject was also found to have three outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for the possession of drug paraphernalia (2 warrants) and for pedestrian in the roadway. The subject was also found to be in possession of a small glass pipe with burned crack cocaine residue in one end of the pipe. Occurred on 09/07/09 at 11:18 p.m. 1900 Robert Dedman Leaving the Scene Collision: A witness reported seeing a blue Mazda pick-up truck strike a parked 1990 BMW 2-door coupe. The driver of the pick-up truck left the scene without leaving driver information. Repair cost to the BMW: $1,000.00. Reported on 09/06/09 at 12:55 p.m. 1900 Robert Dedman Theft by Deception: A non-UT subject purchased a forged football game parking permit from a subject on Craigslist for $80.00. The subject stated the seller went by the name “Mark†and was an “average looking†white male. The permit was confiscated and the subject was not allowed to park in the area. The investigation continues. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 8:00 a.m. 1900 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for speeding while driving a white 2008 Hyundai. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for speeding – imagine that. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 2:34 a.m. 2300 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed moving traffic barricades into the roadway. It was quickly determined that the subject did not work for any road crew or UT's Parking and Transportation Services Office as he approached the officer and with slurred speech exclaimed he was waiting for a cab. The subject stated he called for a cab and showed the officer his cell phone that was missing its battery. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself and to motorists on the roadway. Occurred on 09/06/09 at 12:30 a.m. 2300 San Jacinto Driving Under The Influence by a Minor: A UT student was stopped for speeding while driving a grey 2003 Ford Mustang. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, but not to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. The student was cited and had his driver's license confiscated. Furthermore, the student was not allowed to drive his vehicle from the scene. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 4:12 a.m. 2600 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as going through several beverage coolers located at various football game tailgating campsites. No “beverages†were stolen from the coolers. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Reported on 09/05/09 at 7:04 p.m. 100 West 6th Street Assault / Public Intoxication: Two non-UT subjects began to argue about the comments made by one of the subjects while in the presence of the other's significant other. The other subject then challenged the first subject and began to hit the first subject about the head. The assaultive subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to at least the first subject. Occurred on 09/07/09 at approximately 2:50 a.m. 500 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as “almost passing out.†The subject was found squatting down while yelling at someone on her cell phone. The subject disengaged the phone call when the officer approached her. The subject showed several signs of intoxication; not to mention having difficulty answering her phone when it rang. The subject apparently could not locate the appropriate answer button. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to be a danger to herself. Occurred on 09/05/09 at 10:14 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 50 alarm calls, 1 fire alarm activation, 4 “Police Help†call box activations, 15 public assist requests, 3 welfare concern reports, 2 found property reports, 3 medical emergency assists, 1 malfunctioning light report, 1 light survey, 1 suspicious activity report, 1 suspicious odor report and 4 unsecured door reports between 09/04/09 and 09/08/09. 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 covers 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
