Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 01/07/10 and Friday, 01/08/10. ****Campus Watch Top Ten Entries for 2009**** #6 The number 6 most popular entry has several interesting aspects: FRANK C ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest: An event staff member reported a non-UT subject, who refused to go to her seat, was “touching†other patrons and was blocking a Mezzanine level aisle. Officers found the subject leaning over a balcony using her shirt as a signaling device instead of an article of clothing. Officers stood by as the subject unsuccessfully tried to put her shirt on. When a female officer stepped in to assist, the subject “swatted at†the officer. The subject then pushed officers who were attempting to control the subject. The subject exclaimed, “Do you know who I work for?†The subject's place of employment had no bearing on the fact she was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself and any officer within her arm's reach. While escorting the subject from the Mezzanine level via the elevator, the subject began to kick at the officers. One officer used his ankle to brace the subject's foot against the elevator wall to prevent her from kicking. For his trouble, the subject decided to relieve her pent up bladder on his leg. Occurred on 11/06/09 at 9:55 PM. _____________________________________________________________________________ PARKING LOT 115, 1600 East 20th Street Burglary of Motor Vehicle / Criminal Trespass: A UT staff member reported seeing a subject removing copper wire form the bed of a white Dodge pick-up truck that was parked in the parking lot. The reporting person stated the subject placed the wire in a plastic trash bag. When the subject noticed the reporting person was watching him, he left the parking lot on a blue bicycle. When the subject was stopped he was found in possession of the plastic bag containing 19 pounds of insulated copper wire. The owner of the truck could not be contacted at the time of the report. The subject was also found to have previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning. Recovery value: $40.00. Reported on 01/07/10 at 10:27 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 14 alarm calls, 4 fire alarm activations, 1 public assist request, 1 medical emergency call and 1 unsecured door report between 01/07/10 and 01/08/10. 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
