Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 01/08/10 and Monday, 01/11/10. ****Campus Watch Top Ten Entries for 2009**** #7 PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Assault with Injury: Two UT students were diligently studying in a 1st floor reading room. One of the students was listening to his MP3 player and tapping his foot. The repetitive sound of the toe tap became too much for the other student. When asked to stop, the toe tapper simply replied “No†and continued his melodious ways. When asked a second time to discontinue the concert, the musician again stated “No†and affirmed his belief he was #1 by extending a single finger toward the other student. The other student went on to push the musician's property off of a table. The musician then came to his feet and struck the other student in the face with his fist. This strike caused the music critic pain. Occurred on 12/14/09 at 3:33 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Finals are always a stressful time. It is easy for a student to reach the boiling point under so much pressure. Keep this in mind, an action made without thought could have devastating results. Like in this case, the assaultive student is now facing a class A misdemeanor which is punishable by confinement in jail. While incarceration can relieve the pressure of finals for you, it can also have devastating effects on your academic career and you future. Before making any rash decisions, take a second to catch your breath, consider the situation and weigh the consequences of your actions. Sometimes it is best to just walk away. If you feel like a break could help you gather yourself, refocus and face your finals, consider visiting the MindBody Lab located on the 5th floor of the Student Services Building. For more information on the MindBody lab, visit http://cmhc.utexas.edu/mindbodylab.html <http://cmhc.utexas.edu/mindbodylab.html> _____________________________________________________________________________ JACK S. BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART, 200 East MLK Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were reported as doing rollerblading tricks on the west side of the museum. Both subjects were located and issued written criminal trespass warnings as rollerblading is prohibited on campus. Occurred on 01/10/10 at 5:49 PM. 3200 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Drug paraphernalia: A UT student was stopped for having extreme difficulty maintaining a single lane of traffic while driving a black VW GTI 2-door. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. During a search of the subject, a small metal grinder containing marijuana was found in the front pocket of the pants he was wearing. Upon this discovery, the subject exclaimed he did not know the grinder was in the pocket and claimed he had borrowed the pants from his roommate. Occurred on 01/10/10 at 1:42 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 20 alarm calls, 7 fire alarm activations, 4 public assist request, 1 medical emergency call, 1 light malfunction report and 11 unsecured door report between 01/08/10 and 01/11/10. 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
