Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 05/28/10 and Tuesday, 06/01/10. *****ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE ****** Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? Come join us on Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/utaustinpolice ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Avenue Theft: An unknown person(s) stole 4 exit signs from hallway exits on the 2nd floor and 1 exit sign from a 1st floor hallway exit. Loss value: $1,435.00. The replacement costs for these signs would warrant a felony charge that would yield a punishment of a 1 year jail term and / or a $4,000.00 fine. Occurred between 05/18/10 at 5:00 PM and 05/19/10 at 8:30 AM. ANDREWS DORMITORY, 2401 Whitis Criminal Mischief: An unknown person(s) broke a glass lamp globe located by the main entrance to the dormitory. A second glass lamp globe was broken out of a lamp pole fixture located in the courtyard just north of the dormitory. Repair cost: $1,500.00. The repair costs of this case would also constitute a felony charge with a possible punishment of 2 years in jail and / or a $10,000.00 fine. Occurred between 05/18/1- at 5:00 PM and 05/19/10 at 8:30 AM. AT&T EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER,1900 University Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject placed a 9-1-1 telephone call from her 6th floor room and whispered, “Please Help Me.†The responding officers found the subject on the floor and under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport the subject to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 05/31/10 at 2:38 AM. CHEMICAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, 200 East Dean Keeton Suspicious Activity (Possible Attempted Theft): A UT student reported seeing an unknown subject loitering by a bicycle that was affixed to a handrail by a thin cable lock. The subject told the student the bike was his and that he had lost the key to the lock. The subject told the student he was going to try to cut the lock off and that he had the sales receipt for the bike at his house. The student continued to make inquiries until the subject stated the bike belonged to a friend and was not his. The subject left the area after the student stated he was going to call the police. The subject was described as a Hispanic male in his late 20's to early 30's, approximately 5'3†tall with a medium build, slicked back black hair, dark complexion, last seen wearing a navy blue shirt, a white under shirt, long dark shorts, long white socks and black, rubber soled shoes. At the time of the report, there were fresh cut marks on the lock. Occurred on 05/28/10 at approximately 4:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: The student did a great job of recognizing the suspicious activity. Once that recognition has occurred, I would recommend a different course of action. In this case, if the student had contacted UTPD at 512-471-4441 as soon as he observed the suspicious activity, then there would have been a strong likelihood that the UT Police Department could have stopped this subject, identified him, ran a check for warrants and police involvements, made an arrest if there was sufficient evidence to do so, or at the very least issued this subject a criminal trespass warning if the subject had no legitimate purpose for being on campus. In the event you recognize suspicious activity, please contact UTPD as soon as possible. To help you with the phone number, program 512-471-4441 into your cell phone. PARKING LOT 14, 2300 Inner Campus Drive Leaving the Scene Collision: A non-UT subject and a UT staff member both reported seeing an unknown subject drive a green 1998 Ford Escort through an exit only lane of the parking lot and park in a parking spot. While parking, the driver struck the back left quarter panel of a parked Honda Accord. The driver exited her car, surveyed the damaged to the Honda then ran into the Biology Building. The driver was later seen returning to her Ford Escort and driving away without leaving driver information. Repair cost: $800.00. This amount of damage could carry a misdemeanor charge with a sentence of up-to 6 months in jail and / or a $2,000.00 fine. Occurred on 05/28/10 at approximately 12:30 PM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Mischief: An unknown device was used to break out a window located on the north side of the building. At the time of the report, there was no evidence to support someone had entered the building. Repair cost: $2,000.00. Like the Andrews Dormitory case, this offense could be filed as a felony and have a punishment of up-to 2 years in jail and / or a $10,000.00 fine. Occurred between 05/30/10 at 9:30 AM and 05/31/10 at 7:30 AM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Street Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): Two non-UT subjects were found loitering in a stairwell located on the 5th floor of the parking garage. The subjects stated they were looking for a place to talk. Both subjects were issued written criminal trespass warning citations. Occurred on 05/30/10 at 7:16 PM. 2300 Inner Campus Drive Graffiti: An unknown person(s) used green paint to write words on a metal outdoor sculpture. Because this graffiti occurred on an institution of higher education, this crime would be filed as a State Jail Felony offense coming with a 2 year jail confinement and / or up to a $10,000.00 fine. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 05/31/10 at 1:45 AM. 2300 San Jacinto Possession of an Open Container in a Vehicle: A UT student was stopped for speeding while driving a tan colored 1995 Toyota Camry. An open bottle of Tequila was observed on the front floor board of the vehicle. Occurred on 06/01/10 at 2:20 AM. 200 West Inner Campus Drive Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping by the turtle pond. When the subject was awakened, it was discovered that he had previously received a written criminal trespass warning for camping on campus. Occurred on 05/28/10 at 2:01 PM. FOOD for Thought In today's Campus Watch, we showed what some of the possible punishments could be for the listed property crimes. Often times, people do not think the actions they take are all that serious. Seeing these punishments, it is easy to see that a “simple†or “minor†lapse in judgment could have very long term and costly effects. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 40 Alarm Calls, 2 Fire Alarm Activations, 3 “Police Help†Callbox activations, 5 Light Malfunction reports, 6 Public Assist Requests, 1 Found Property report and 22 Unsecured Door reports between 05/28/10 and 06/01/10. 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. 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