Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 12/07/09 and Tuesday, 12/08/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 02 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 23 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. The end of the year means it is time to start submitting your favorite or funny entries for the Best of 2009. If there is a Campus Watch entry that you found most informative, entertaining or just downright humorous, please submit the entry or description of the case to Officer Halstead at Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu or me, William Pieper at photocop@mail.utexas.edu We will compile a list of the top ten for the year and send it out for your reading enjoyment. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass: During an investigation of a recent burglary report, a non-UT subject was discovered changing clothes in the closet of a 10th floor dormitory room. That subject had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning during the course of this investigation. The subject was subsequently taken into custody. Occurred on 12/07/09 at 3:30 PM. SAN ANTONIO GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Street Graffiti: Red paint and green paint were used to write words on a north exterior door of the garage and on an exterior wall located in the stairwell between level 1 and level 2. Removal cost: $75.00. Discovered on 12/07/09 at 12:55 AM. UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2200 East 6th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on the ramp to the entry door of the school. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. Occurred on 12/07/09 at 6:15 AM. WOOLDRIDGE HALL, 600 West 24th Street Graffiti: Red paint was used to write a word on the wall of a storage shed located on the east side of the building. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 12/07/09 at 7:30 AM. 300 East 21st Street Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT student was stopped for failure to signal a lane change, turning on a crest of a grade and for speeding while driving a red 2005 Jeep Cherokee. The student was found to be in possession of a multi-colored glass pipe with burned marijuana residue and a metal grinder which is commonly used to break down marijuana. Occurred on 12/08/09 at 4:20 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: With finals rapidly approaching, many students are squeezing every minute of the day to make sure they make the most of their educational opportunities – simply put; there is a lot of cramming going on. Sadly, thieves know that this time of year not only brings an increase in demand, it also affords more opportunities in the form of preoccupied students. Don't make a thief's “shopping season†easy. Be mindful that when you are studying in the library, the thief is studying you. Watching and waiting for you to leave your property for just a few seconds. That is all it takes for the thief to complete his or her shopping list. Never leave your property unattended – not even to get a drink of water from a nearby water fountain. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 16 alarm calls, 1 “Police Help†call box activation, 2 fire alarm activations, 1 public assist request, 1 suspicious package report and 1 unsecured door report between 12/07/09 and 12/08/09. 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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