Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Wednesday, 06/16/10 and Thursday, 06/17/10. ****Check Out Our New Look**** The UT Police Department would like to invite everyone to check out our new web page that was developed by our friends at Technology Resources. Visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/ to see the latest and greatest services available to you. *****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 600 Colorado Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed two non-UT subjects walking along the sidewalk. One of the two subjects was having a difficult time maintaining his balance; particularly while trying to pick-up an item he had dropped. The subject did succumb to the effects of gravity and landed on his back side. While checking on the subject's welfare, the officer noticed the subject had evidence on the front of his pants that proved alcohol has a depressing effect on several bodily functions… like bladder control. During the investigation, the intoxicated subject became very belligerent. The police officer asked the sober friend to calm the intoxicated friend down. After several attempts to do just so, the sober friend gave up and asked the police officer to make the arrest…the officer did. Occurred on 06/17/10 at 2:00 am. Crime Prevention Tip: We have long recommended you take a sober friend with you when you go out for a night on the town. In this case, had the intoxicated friend listened to his sober buddy then he probably would not have slept it off in the county lock-up. It is not enough to bring a sober friend with you – you must listen to them as well. If you are someone else's sober friend, pay attention to this case. If you cannot control an intoxicated friend then be just as wise as this sober friend and turn that responsibility over to someone who can like the police. 1800 Lavaca Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject as stopped for an excessive display of speed and running a red light while driving a 2008 Volkswagon. 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. Occurred on 06/17/10 at 2:15 am. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 13 alarm calls, 2 fire alarm calls, 1 public assist request and 2 unsecured door reports between 06/16/10 and 06/17/10. 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\
