Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 04/28/10 and Thursday, 04/29/10. 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. F.L. WINSHIP DRAMA BUILDING, 300 East 23rd Street Theft: A purple colored Giant bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the south side of the building. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred between 04/27/10 at 12 noon and 04/28/10 at 4:00 PM. JESTER ACADEMIC CENTER, 201 East 21st Street GRAFFITI: A black paint pen was used to write letters and words on a bathroom stall wall located inside a 1st floor men's restroom. Repair cost: $25.00. Occurred between 04/27/10 at 8:00 AM and 04/28/10 at 10:39 AM. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Theft: The rear tire and rim to a Cannondale bicycle were stolen while the front tire and bicycle frame were secured to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the dormitory. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred between 04/27/10 at 7:00 PM and 04/28/20 at 9:00 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: For long time readers of the Campus Watch, I am confident most of you have read our recommendation to use both a cable lock and a u-lock to secure your bicycle to a bicycle rack. For the most part, we advertise this valuable crime prevention tip as a thief must use two different tools to defeat both locks – one is a cutting tool and the other is a prying tool. The use of two locks also deters the lazier thief who will need to invest more time and effort to defeat both locks. There is another reason to use both types of locks. This case illustrates this well. The u-lock should be used to secure the front wheel and bike frame to the bicycle rack. The cable lock should be used to secure the rear wheel and bike frame to the bicycle rack. In this case, the person who now has a unicycle is more than likely one of two victims. I venture to say someone else in the nearby area has had their front wheel and bike frame stolen. 200 East Jester Circle Possession of Marijuana: A UT student was found sitting in an area that is, well, best described as “off the beaten path.†A lit hand rolled marijuana cigarette was found on the ground next to the sitting student. Occurred on 04/28/10 at 8:30 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 Alarm Calls, 1 Medical Emergency Assist, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Trashcan Fire and 4 Unsecured Door Reports between 04/28/10 and 04/29/10. 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
