Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 12/11/09 and Monday, 12/14/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown- “Houston, we have a problemâ€**** With today's 5 theft reports, we have fallen short of our goal of having the lowest theft rate in the past four years. We are still well below last year's theft rate so I am encouraged we can continue the downward trend in 2010. To that end, let us all develop the good habits that will reduce our theft rate for the remainder of this year and into the next. 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 Officer William Pieper at photocop@mail.utexas.edu We hope to send out the top ten by next Monday, so submit your entries today! We will compile a list of the top ten for the year and send it out for your reading enjoyment. BRAZOS GARAGE, 210 East MLK Criminal Mischief: The operator of a black Chevrolet Equinox pulled up to the exit control arm of the parking garage. When the subject's expired access card did not open the control arm, the subject inched the vehicle to the control arm and accelerated the vehicle to the point the control arm broke free from the garage. The subject then exited the vehicle to access the damage to his vehicle and the liberated control arm. The subject then drove away. The license plate of the vehicle showed the vehicle is registered to a student. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred on 12/11/09 at 3:15 PM. ENGINEERING TEACHING CENTER, 204 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found loitering around the bicycle racks located on the north side of the building. The subject was found to be in possession of a tool that is commonly used to defeat bicycle locks. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 12/13/09 11:35 AM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A student reported discovering his wallet missing just after entering the gymnasium. The brown Fossil wallet contained a social security card, two debit cards, a copy card, a Texas Driver's License and $75.00 in cash. The student walked around the exterior of the gymnasium and found his Texas Driver's License on the south side of the building. The student could not locate his wallet or its contents. Loss value: $128.00. Occurred on 12/13/09 at approximately 8:30 PM. JESTER CENTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Theft / Theft of a Texas Driver's License: A black leather Dooney & Bourke purse containing two credit cards, a Texas Driver's License, a set of keys and other personal items was stolen when the purse was left on a shelf inside a 1st floor office. Loss value: $125.00. Occurred on 12/12/09 between 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM. PARKING LOT 115, 1600 East 20th Street Criminal Mischief: An unknown object was used to make a 5 inch long rip in the soft top of a parked Chrysler convertible. There was no evidence to suggest anyone had entered the vehicle and no items were stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost; $500.00. Occurred between 11/28/09 at 7:00 PM and 12/12/09 at 3:45 PM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft / Theft of a Texas Driver License: An i-Pod Classic, a textbook and a wallet containing a UT ID card, a Texas Driver's License and a credit card were stolen from a 3rd floor table. Loss value: $255.00. Occurred on 12/11/09 between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A white Trek bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the east side of the library. Loss value: $420.00. Occurred on 12/11/09 between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Minor in Possession of Alcohol: While investigating a report of a male subject using a 4th floor women's restroom, UT Police Officers discovered three non-UT subjects sleeping inside a 4th floor resident's dormitory room. The resident claimed the non-UT subjects as guests. One of the three subjects was found to be in possession of a glass pipe with burned marijuana residue. Another subject, who was under the age of 21, was found to be in possession of two bottles containing alcoholic beverages. Occurred on 12/12/09 at 12:59 AM. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Public Intoxication / Possession of a Fictitious Driver's License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as being passed out in a basement level men's restroom. Upon arrival, officers found the student at the base of a porcelain receptacle with his pants and underwear around his ankles. Evidence inside the receptacle led officers to believe the subject had completed what he had intended to do in the restroom just prior to passing out. There was also evidence on the subject's clothes that the subject had a sever, involuntary physical reaction to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage. The subject was also found to be in possession of a fictitious Texas Driver's License that purported the student to be over 21 years of age. The student 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 12/12/09 at 4:46 AM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Graffiti: Orange paint was used to create a paint blot on a 5th floor stairwell wall. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 12/11/09 at 1:45 PM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on the northwest side of the parking garage. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 12/12/09 at 7:30 AM. SARAH M. & CHARLES E. SEAY BUILDING, 108 East Dean Keeton Theft: A GS2 i-phone was stolen when it was left on a counter top in a 2nd floor computer laboratory. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on 12/11/09 between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Mischief: Chalk was used to write words and letters on the south wall of the building and on a parking garage support column. Removal cost: $20.00. Occurred on 12/11/09 between 3:45 PM and 4:30 PM 1800 Guadalupe Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as walking away from the campus while in possession of two bicycles. The subject stated he had recently purchased one of the bicycles, but could not recall from which store. The subject stated he “found†the second bicycle by a trash dumpster. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for pedestrian in the roadway. Occurred on 12/12/09 at 5:00 PM. 1900 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated: A UT student was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway while operating a grey 2002 Honda Civic. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 12/13/09 at 2:19 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: During the Holidays there are a number of law enforcement agencies patrolling the streets of Austin looking for intoxicated drivers. Some agencies will even put extra officers onto the streets for this purpose. This year the University of Texas at Austin has joined forces with the Travis County Attorney's Underage Drinking Prevention Program. Please see the attached to the Campus Watch. Santa is coming to town, please don't hit him…Don't Drink and Drive. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 33 alarm calls, 4 “Police Help†Call Box activations, 11 public assist requests, 1 light malfunction report, 1 found property report, 1 welfare concern report, 2 EMS calls, and 10 unsecured door reports between 12/11/09 and 12/14/09. 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
