Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 04/16/10 and Monday, 04/19/10. 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. ADMINSTRATIVE MESSAGE The University of Texas at Austin Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to maintain its accreditation status. The assessment will verify the agency's continuing adherence to professional standards. Your comments and input are requested. Please see the attachment for more information. ENGINEERING TEACHING CENTER, 204 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found loitering in a 4th floor computer lab. The subject had recently had several encounters with police officers regarding his use of the building's facilities as his affiliation as a part time employee was not clear. The subject's affiliation cleared up in that he had no official affiliation with the University and he was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 04/16/10 at 11:08 AM. JESTER CENTER EAST, 203 East 21st Street Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported by a UT staff member as having to be carried into the dormitory lobby by her two friends who were also UT students and under the age of 21. Prior to the police arriving, the two friends tried to take their downed comrade to her dormitory room, but were stopped by the staff member. The unconscious student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport her to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. The two friends stated the three had been drinking at a party in a private, multi-resident house. The two friends went on to say their friend was fine when they left the party, but became intoxicated to the point she passed out before they could make it to the dormitory. Occurred on 04/17/10 Safety Notice: Many people do not realize that alcohol continues to enter your system; even after you stop drinking. In this case, the intoxicated student was probably just that when they left the party – intoxicated. Alcohol continued to enter her system as the three made their way back to the dormitory. By the time she was at her residence, she was, well flat out wasted. Keep this in mind when you plan on drinking. Be patient in your drinking. Do not drink too fast or too much. You will find that you can reach the level of intoxication you seek without having to consume as much alcohol. You will be safer for sure. Oh, and by the way, if you are under the age of 21, then there is no drinking (I had to say it – after all it is the law). Always have a sober friend with you. In this case, the sober friend turned out to be the staff member who did a great job of bringing good judgment and reason to this situation and obtained help for someone who obviously needed it. Bringing a sober friend with you when you go out may keep you from even getting into this much of a medically dangerous situation. LAVACA BUILDING, 220 West 7th Street CRIMINAL TRESPASS WARNING: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on the west side of the building. The subject was awakened and issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. Occurred on 04/17/10 at 10:05 PM. MEZES HALL, #5 South Mall Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as sleeping on a bench that was located on the east side of the building. The student was awakened and was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself or others. Occurred on 04/18/10 at 4:31 AM. MLK STATUE, #2 East Mall Criminal Mischief: An unknown subject(s) placed a small “clump of mud†on the base of the statue. The officer who discovered the mud cleaned the mud from the statue. Removal cost: $3.00. Discovered on 04/17/10 at 8:17 AM. ROBERT A. WELCH HALL, 105 East 24th Street Theft: A blue Marin bicycle was stolen when it was secured with a chain lock to the bicycle racks located on the south side of the building. The bicycle was registered with UT Parking and Transportation Services. The serial number to the bicycle was derived from the registration and a bicycle with a matching description and serial number was located at a local pawn shop. Recovered value: $200.00. Occurred between 04/15/10 and 04/16/10 at 12:49 PM Crime Prevention Tip: I cannot stress enough the importance of registering your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation Services. I think this case makes my point. Unless you have committed your bicycle's serial number to memory, then you truly need to register your bike. You can register your bicycle for free at http://www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/registration.html TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Theft: A bright orange Raleigh Mahabi bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a u-lock to a bicycle rack located on the west side of the 1st level of the parking garage. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 04/16/10 at 7:45 PM and 04/18/10 at 7:45 PM. 600 Colorado Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found “passed out†on the sidewalk. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was, well according to his own assessment was explicative (past tense)- up. It was determined that he was at least a danger to himself. Occurred on 04/17/10 at 2:18 PM. 200 West MLK Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for running a red light while driving a black 2003 Kia. The subject had difficulty retrieving his driver's license from a stack of cards he was holding and claimed he had three “Jack and Cokes.†The three drinks were obviously too much as he was deemed to have been intoxicated to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 04/17/10 at 2:45 AM. 2300 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found walking down the middle of the street. The subject believed he was by the pool in West Campus and proclaimed he was “really drunk.†The subject advised his friends had “ditched†him downtown. The subject was correct about being “really drunk†as he was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself and to passing motorists. Occurred on 04/18/10 at 2:59 AM. 2300 San Jacinto Open Container in a Motor Vehicle: A UT student was stopped for speeding while driving a black Jeep sport utility vehicle. An open bottle of whiskey was observed on the front floorboard of the Jeep. Occurred on 04/18/10 at 11:44 PM. 2000 Speedway Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for running a stop sign while driving a silver colored 2008 Mazda 3. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages at a near-by private multi-residence house. The student was not found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. A passenger inside the vehicle, who was also a UT student that was under the age of 21 and had consumed alcoholic beverages. Occurred on 04/17/10 at 3:45 AM. 200 East 21st Street Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was stopped for operating a white 2000 Lexus 4-door at night with a defective headlamp. The student was found to have consumed alcoholic beverages, but not to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. A passenger in the vehicle, who was also a UT student that was under the age of 21, was also found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. Occurred on 04/17/10 at 2:10 AM. 300 East 21st Street Attempted Theft / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as attempting to steal a bicycle from the bicycle racks located on the south side of the building. The student was located at the bicycle racks located on the west side of the San Jacinto Dormitory pulling on bicycles in the bicycle racks. The student stated he could not sleep as he had taken a friend's Adderall and two beers. The student admitted to attempting to take a bicycle to “ride around†and had no idea of what he would do with the bicycle when he was finished but that he was not going to return the bicycle. Occurred on 04/18/10 at 4:09 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 39 Alarm Calls, 1 “Police Help†Callbox Activation, 2 Medical Emergency Assists, 4 Public Assist Requests, 2 Suspicious Activity Request, 1 Water Leak Report, 1 Malfunctioning Light Report and 7 Unsecured Door Reports between 04/16/10 and 04/19/10. 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 TAG To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
