Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 09/21/09 and Tuesday, 09/22/09. ****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. CLARK FIELD, 307 East 21st Street Theft: A bag containing an i-Pod, a passport, Nike running shoes and a wallet with $50.00 cash, was stolen when it was left unattended by the track. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred on 09/16/09 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reported on 09/21/09 4:00 p.m. LITTLEFIELD HOME, 302 West 24th Street Criminal Mischief: An unknown person(s) knocked the cement top off of two cement caps that had been affixed to the top of brick pillars aligning perimeter gates to the property. During the investigation, it was also discovered that an unknown subject(s) used an unknown object to cause scratches on the east doorway of the building. Repair cost: $2,100.00. Occurred between 09/18/09 at 5:00 p.m. and 09/21/09 at 8:00 a.m. ROBERT A. WELCH HALL, 105 East 24th Street Theft: A black laptop carrying case containing a Dell Inspiron laptop computer was stolen when the case and laptop were left inside an unsecured 1st floor room. Loss value: $925.00. Occurred on 09/21/09 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: There are several considerations when it comes to laptop security. First and foremost, never – ever leave your laptop unsecured. A thief can enter an office and steal a laptop in just a few seconds. In the library, all a thief needs is for you to stand up from your table and take a few steps away and bam – your laptop is stolen. Do not trust laptop cable locks. They only give you a false sense of security and cause you to take risks with your laptop. Laptop cable locks can be cut with small wire cutters in just a second or two. Mark your laptop as your own property. To do this, stop by the police department or by your dormitory front desk and check out an electric engraver. With this tool, you will etch your state issued driver's license number on your property. DO NOT put your name, just your driver's license number. If you would like, Officer Halstead and I can come to your dormitory, campus department or student organization with a slew of electric engravers for you and your cohorts to mark your property on the spot. Call us up and ask for the Make Your Mark program. Finally, look into purchasing a laptop computer tracking software package that can track your laptop on-line in the event it is stolen. Don't forget to use a login name and password and back your data up regularly. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK BUILDING, 1925 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A UT student entered a 1st floor room, closed her eyes and fell down. When the student came to, she advised she had just consumed four cans of beer. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to be a danger to herself. In lieu of being arrested, the student was turned over to a sober responsible adult who was willing to assume care, custody and control of the student. Occurred on 09/21/09 at 5:21 p.m. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right side passenger window was broken out of a red Mazda 4-door while the Mazda was parked on the 4th level of the garage. A Passenger 8500 X50 radar detector was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Loss value: $200.00. Reported on 09/21/09 at 5:45 p.m. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right side passenger window was broken out of a black 4-door VW while the VW was parked on the 4th level of the garage. A Passenger 8500 X50 radar detector was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Loss value: $200.00. Reported on 09/21/09 at 5:45 p.m. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The left side window was broken out of a black Chevrolet 2-door while the Chevrolet was parked on the 3rd level of the garage. $2.00 in cash was stolen from the center console of the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Loss value: $2.00. Reported on 09/21/09 at 5:45 p.m. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right side passenger window was broken out of a silver colored Nissan 4-door while the Nissan was parked on the 4th level of the garage. A Passenger 8500 X50 radar detector was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Loss value: $200.00. Reported on 09/21/09 at 5:45 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 alarm calls, 1 “Police Help†call box activation, 2 welfare concern reports, 1 light malfunction report and 2 unsecured door reports between 09/21/09 and 09/22/09. 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/ Emergency Text Message Service 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. 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
