Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 11/12/09 and Friday, 11/13/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 30 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 48 days left in 2009. While reviewing today's Campus Watch entries, keep in mind a burglary of motor vehicle is not listed as a theft. While a theft did occur during the burglary, a burglary of motor vehicle is a whole different category of crime. Our goal is always to prevent all thefts, but it sure would be a nice end to the calendar year knowing we had the lowest theft rate in four years. Let's all do our part to prevent thefts. Make sure you keep your office or dorm room door closed and locked. Mark your property with your state issued driver's license number. Use a quality u-lock and a cable lock to secure your bicycle. Be sure to report suspicious activity to the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. Finally, never, ever leave your property unattended. FRANK C ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A non-UT subject was reported in section 45 as smoking marijuana during a show. During the investigation, the subject encouraged the officers to “mellow out†and to get out of their “command stance.†The subject was found to be in possession of a plastic bag containing .16 ounces of marijuana and a hand-made pipe containing burned marijuana residue. Occurred on 11/12/09 at 10:02 PM. HOMER RAINEY HALL, 200 West 21st Street Theft: A black square shoulder bag containing a Motorolla Razor cellular telephone, a pink i-Pod nano, a Velkin recording device, a Music Time metronome, a Korge tuner, a black jacket, a key ring and a pink J-Crew wallet containing various identification cards, credit / debit cards and a Starbucks gift card was stolen when the bag was left unattended on the floor in the backstage area of a first floor auditorium. Loss value: $410.00. Occurred on 11/10/09 between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, BUILDING A, 2504 Whitis Theft: A black Trek bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the north side of the building. Loss value: $455.00. Occurred on 11/12/09 between 1:45 PM and 4:40 PM. NORTH END ZONE BUILDING, 403 East 23rd Street Theft: A blue Scott double XL bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the north side of the building. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred on 11/12/09 between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 2200 San Jacinto Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was observed loitering in the area where a bicycle was reported as being stolen. Each time the subject saw a marked police car, he would change direction of travel, but would remain in the area. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for a park curfew violation. Occurred on 11/12/09 at 3:57 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 19 alarm calls, 1 “police Help†call box activation, 1 fire alarm report, 1 suspicious odor report, 1 motor vehicle / bicycle collision, 2 public assist requests, 1 Welfare Concern and 2 medical emergency assists between 11/12/09 and 11/13/09. 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. Campus Safety and Security at (512) 471-5767. 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. 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. You may also direct comments to Officer William Pieper at 512-232-9638 or by e-mail at photocop@mail.utexas.edu. Prepared by WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
