Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 11/30/09 and Tuesday, 12/01/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 05 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 31 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. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Burglary of Building: A white Apple MacBook Pro, a Panasonic digital camera and a Sony video camera were stolen from a secured 2nd floor office. Loss value: $1,800.00. Occurred between 11/25/09 at 2:00 PM and 11/30/09 at 9:00 AM. SAN ANTONIO GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Graffiti: Blue paint was used to write letters and words on various walls in the parking garage. Removal cost: $75.00. Discovered on 11/30/09 at 9:55 AM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on the west side of the building. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/30/09 at 10:45 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Theft: The building manager reported a group of “students†picked up two tables from the Wendy's Restaurant and carried them to the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC). The tables or “students†could not be located. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on 11/30/09 between 6:30 PM and 6:33 PM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Graffiti: Blue paint was used to draw an image on the east exterior wall of the building. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 11/30/09 at 12 noon. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were found soliciting money from pedestrians while on the east side of the building. Both subjects were issued written criminal trespass warnings. Occurred on 11/30/09 at 5:55 PM. WOOLDRIDGE HALL, 600 West 24th Street Graffiti: Black paint was used to write letters on the awning above the entrance to a storage building located on the west side of the building. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 11/30/09 at 9:00 AM. 300 East 21st Street Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for running a stop sign and speeding while driving a grey 2009 Volkswagon 4-door. The subject advised the officer he was coming from his friend's house and was headed back to the same friend's house. The subject's roundtrip was impaired by his intoxication level as he was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 11/30/09 at 11:27 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 17 alarm calls, 1 public assist request, 3 suspicious activity reports, 1 suspicious package report, 1 motor vehicle collision, 1 lost property report and 10 unsecured door reports between 11/30/09 and 12/01/09. 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
