Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 11/20/09 and Monday, 11/23/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 15 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 39 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. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found in section 105 while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point the alcohol had more control of his bladder than he did. The subject was also found to be intoxicated to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 7:30 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found outside of section 25. The student had a bottle sticking out of his front pocket. Football game patron often smuggle alcohol into the stadium in this manner. The student was found to have already consumed from the bottle. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 7:25 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Assault by Contact: A patron of the football game reported making eye contact with an unidentified subject as they approached each other in the North End Zone concourse. The subject looked “mean†at the patron and made an aggressive arm gesture toward the patron as they approached one-another. As they passed, the subject bumped his elbow into the patron. The offensive elbow bump did not cause the patron pain. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 6:40 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Disturbance / Assault by Contact: Two Kansas Jayhawk fans and a UT football fan were reported as arguing while in section 32. At one point, one of the two Jayhawk fans shoved the UT fan. The shove did not cause any injuries. Occurred on 11/21/9 at approximately 9:30 PM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER; Building B, 2504 Whitis Assault with Injuries: Two Capital Metro buses pulled up to the bus stop located on the west side of the building. The driver of the first bus went inside the building to use the restroom. The driver of the first bus later stated the driver of the second bus followed him into the restroom. When the first driver asked the second why he was following him, the second driver punched the first in the eye. The second driver left the area. The first bus driver sustained injuries from the punch and was transported by his supervisor to a local hospital before the police were summoned. Occurred on 11/20/09 at 7:22 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as being heavily intoxicated while in section 30 during the football game. The subject had dried blood on his sweatshirt and in his ear. A witness stated the subject had previously fallen and struck his ear during the sudden stop. 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. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 7:30 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest: A non-UT subject was reported as being extremely intoxicated and using vulgar language toward other patrons at the football stadium. When officers interjected, the subject refused to listen to directions and turned his belligerence towards the officers as he tried to push his way past the officers. 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 others. As officer attempted to take the subject into custody, the subject pulled his arms away and twisted his body back and forth in an effort to keep the officers from gaining control of him. His efforts were found to be futile. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 9:22 PM. GEORGE I. SANCHEZ BUILDING, 1912 Speedway Disorderly Conduct (Fighting in a Public Place) / Public Intoxication / Criminal Trespass: Several non-UT subjects were reported as fighting with each other while in the grassy area located on the west side of the building. Upon arrival, officers found that one of the subjects had slapped another in the face. The slap caused the other subject pain. The slapping 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 others. A third subject was previously issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/22/09 at 12:15 AM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A 3-gig i-Phone was stolen from a backpack that was left unattended on the 3rd floor gymnasium floor. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred on 11/20/09 between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A key ring containing five keys was stolen when the key ring was left on the floor of a 2nd floor weight room. Loss value: $15.00. Occurred on 11/22/09 between 5:50 PM and 5:55 PM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as entering a 4th floor room that she did not live in. The student sat down and then began to cry and complain of stomach and foot pain. The student later told officers while at a fraternity house, she consumed several cups of a “yellow†colored alcoholic beverage that tasted like “Nerds.†The student stated her memory of the night's events were “not clear.†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. Reported on 11/21/09 at 3:08 AM. LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, 4801 LaCrosse Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right front window was broken out of a red Pontiac Sunfire while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot. A black leather Coach wallet containing various identification cards, and $20.00 in cash was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $200.00. Loss value: $45.00. Occurred on 11/22/09 between 8:50 AM and 8:55 AM. LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, 4801 LaCrosse Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The left front window was broken out of a silver Ford Focus while the vehicle was parked in the parking lot. A black and grey leather Jessica Simpson wallet containing various identification cards, credit cards, checkbook and $100.00 in cash was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $200.00. Loss value: $135.00. Occurred on 11/22/09 between 8:50 AM and 8:55 AM. MUSIC BUILDING & RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Theft: A blue Trek WFD FX bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the west side of the building. Loss value: $600.00. Occurred between 11/19/09 at 8:00 AM and 11/19/09 at 12 noon. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A cellular telephone was stolen when it was left, along with a laptop computer, textbooks and a backpack on a basement level table. The owner returned to the table a minute after leaving his property and discovered the cellular telephone missing. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on 11/21/09 at approximately 4:35 PM. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle / Criminal Trespass / Assist Outside Agency: A UT staff member, who was walking through the parking garage, reported seeing a white male subject reach through a broken window to a parked truck. The subject then ran toward a stairwell. While searching the area for the suspect, UT Police Officers located a subject matching the description at a nearby bus stop (see 1800 Trinity entry). While the witness was waiting to observe that subject, she saw another officer speaking with a second subject who had driven a pick-up truck up to the garage exit. The witness exclaimed that person was the suspect. The non-UT subject had been arrested a year ago for burglar of motor vehicle from the same garage. At the time of that arrest, the subject was also issued a written criminal trespass warning. On this date, the subject was found to be in possession of a tool that is commonly used to break automobile glass. In addition, the subject was in possession of a GPS device that had been stolen form the truck. The subject was also found to be in possession of another's driver's license and credit cards. The investigation revealed the driver's license and credit cards had recently been stolen out of a vehicle parked in another parking garage. Repair cost: $200.00. Recovery value: $150.00. Occurred on 11/20/09 at 11:55 AM. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Criminal Mischief: The right front window of a 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix was broken out while the vehicle was parked on the 5th level. At the time of the report, it was unknown if any items were stolen from the vehicle or disturbed. Repair cost: $200.00. Occurred between 11/20/09 at 11:29 PM and 11/21/09 at 1:11 AM. TURTLE POND, 200 West Inner Campus Drive Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor / Possession of Another's Driver's License: Two UT students were reported as being in the pond using the pond's inhabitants to play catch. When the officer arrived, he discovered the two students walking away from the pond. The student's clothing had evidence that they had been in the pond. One of the two students was under the age of 21. That student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. That student was also found to be in possession of another's driver's license. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 9:45 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on the north side of the building. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/23/09 at 3:46 AM. 700 Colorado Disorderly Conduct (Fighting in a Public Place) / Public Intoxication / Possession of Marijuana: Two non-UT subjects were found engaged in a fight with one another. One of the subjects was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself and the other subject. That subject was found to be in possession of plastic bag containing .83 ounce of marijuana. Because the subject had been injured in the fight, he was transported by Austin-Travis County EMS to a local hospital. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 2:48 AM. 2000 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as aggressively trying to sell football tickets to pedestrians. The reporting person believed the subject may have a weapon. The subject was located but was not found to be in possession of a weapon. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 8:30 PM. 2100 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated: A UT student was stopped for driving around a road blockade during the football game while driving a grey 2000 Toyota Sport Utility. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 11/21/09 at 9:30 PM. 1800 Trinity Warrant Service: While searching the area for a burglary of motor vehicle suspect, a subject matching the description of the suspect was located at a bus stop. It was determined the subject was not the suspect, but not before it was determined the subject had two warrants for speeding and failure to appear for the speeding citation. Occurred on 11/20/09 at approximately 11:55 AM. 2600 Whitis Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving at night in a blue 2005 Scion without the vehicle's headlamps turned on. The subject was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 11/22/09 at 2:21 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 33 alarm calls, 6 “Police Help†call box alarms, 1 fire alarm report, 6 public assist requests, 4 medical emergency report, 2 welfare concern reports, 3 suspicious activity reports, 1 smoking light pole report, 2 motor vehicle collision reports, 3 lost or found property reports and 8 unsecured door reports between 11/20/09 and 11/23/09. 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/ 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. 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