Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 04/06/10 and Wednesday, 04/07/10. 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. ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Assault by Threat / Criminal Trespass Warning: Roommates of a dormitory room engaged in an argument about one of the roommate's boyfriend staying in the dormitory room after the established visitation hours. The boyfriend then began to yell at and threaten the other roommate. The boyfriend continued his tirade by yelling at the responding Resident Assistant before leaving the room. Responding police officers located the boyfriend nearby. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the boyfriend was also issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 04/07/10 at 1:12 AM. CLAUDIA T. JOHNSON HALL, 210 West 6th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on a bench located on the east side of the building. When the subject was located, she was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 04/06/10 at 5:22 PM. IC2 INSTITUTE, 2815 San Gabriel Theft: A leopard print makeup bag containing assorted make-up and a brown colored medium sized Coach checkbook wallet containing blank checks, various debit and credit cards, various forms of identification and $55 in cash were stolen from a purse that was left in a 2nd floor work cubicle. Loss value: $270.00. Occurred on 04/05/10 between 10:15 AM and 10:20 AM. JESTER ACADEMIC CENTER, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A white and black colored Nokia 5300 Xpress Music cellular telephone was stolen when it was left on a toilet paper dispenser located inside a 1st floor men's restroom. Before the cellular phone service could be canceled, four unauthorized telephone calls were made using the telephone. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on 04/05/10 between 6:15 PM and 6:30 PM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as “yelling at†passing students before walking into the 1st floor men's restroom. The subject was found to have three outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for crossing against the crosswalk light, public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 04/06/10 at 12:25 PM. UT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1616 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping behind a brick wall located on the east side of the building. The subject was awakened and issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. Occurred on 04/06/10 at 5:17 PM. 2200 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated / Driving with an Invalid License: A non-UT subject was stopped for weaving in and out of a traffic lane and jumping a curb. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. The subject was also found to have been driving while his license was suspended. Occurred on 04/07/10 at 2:36 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Odor report, 1 Welfare Concern report, 1 Motor Vehicle Collision and 1 Public Assist between 04/06/10 and 04/07/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html 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. 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 covers 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. 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/ 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 Prepared by WRP ISA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
