Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 12/03/09 and Friday, 12/04/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 02 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 28 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. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BUILDING, 100 West 21st Street Theft: Two Dell Inspiron 1010 mini computers were stolen from two offices located inside a 5th floor office suite. Loss value: $998.00. Occurred between 11/20/09 at 3:00 PM and 12/02/09 at 12:05 PM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as being passed out on the 11th floor of the dormitory. Prior to being passed out, the 14th floor resident had been walking around the 11th floor knocking on doors. The student was found sitting up-right but was not very responsive. The student then began to have severe, involuntary physical reactions to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage. 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. After Austin-Travis County EMS checked the student, she was turned over to her roommate in lieu of being arrested. The student was issued a citation for the consumption of alcohol by a minor. Occurred on 12/04/09 at 2:58 AM. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 214 East 21st Street Minor in Possession of Alcohol: While investigating a report of a strong odor of burning marijuana, UT police officers discovered a 1st floor resident, who was under the age of 21, was in possession of a plastic bag containing wine and a plastic cup that was ¾ full of an unidentified alcoholic beverage. No marijuana was located. The student was issued a citation for the possession of alcohol by a minor. Occurred on 12/04/09 at 12:20 AM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as soliciting money from people on the 5th floor of the library. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 12/03/09 at 3:52 PM. 2400 Red River Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right front window was broken out of a parked BMW. The BMW's stereo and an ashtray containing loose change were stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $200.00. Loss value: $190.00. Occurred between 11/29/09 at 3:00 PM and 12/02/09 at 2:00 PM. 2100 Robert Dedman Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving a gold Chevrolet pick-up truck at night without the vehicle's headlamps being turned on. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for driving with an expired inspection sticker. Occurred on 12/03/09 at 9:25 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 20 alarm calls, 1 “police Help†call box activation, 1 fire alarm activation, 2 public assist requests, 1 welfare concern report, 4 light malfunction reports and 1 unsecured door report between 12/03/09 and 12/04/09. 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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