Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Tuesday, 06/29/10 and Wednesday, 06/30/10. ****New Service Brought to You by UTPD**** UTPD is happy to announce online property registration. Items with a serial number such as laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, electronics, and bikes are eligible. Registering your property is very helpful in theft investigations and in returning lost property to its rightful owner. Without identifying information, recovering stolen property is virtually impossible. Logon to https://www.utexas.edu/police/property/ to register your property today. *****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 CLAUDIA TAYLOR JOHNSON HALL, 210 East 6th Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering before lying down on a cement platform in an alley located on the north side of the building. Even while laying down, the shoeless subject seemed “unsteady.†The subject then engaged in an argumentative cell phone conversation with a friend. The subject showed several physical signs of inebriation while walking, laying down and even while talking on the telephone. The subject became frustrated with the phone conversation and handed the phone to the police officer. The officer spoke with the person on the other end of the phone who stated he was a friend who was willing to come take care custody and control of the intoxicated subject. The friend arrived a short time later. The subject was released to his friend. Occurred on 06/30/10 at 2:56 am. Crime Prevention Tip: The offense of public intoxication is more of a public safety issue than it is a criminal one. To prove public intoxication, an officer must show a person is in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or another substance to the point that person is a danger to himself or herself or another person. Because Public Intoxication is more about public & personal safety than a criminal activity, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provides options for officers for handling a publically intoxicated person. In lieu of arresting a subject that is intoxicated, an officer can send that person to a hospital for medical treatment or turn that subject over to a responsible adult who is willing to assume care, custody, and control of the intoxicated person. This seems to be an excellent advertisement for taking a sober friend with you when you go out and plan to consume alcoholic beverages. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were stopped for violating the Parking and Transportation Services regulation against skateboarding on campus. One of the two subjects was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for failure to display a driver's license and failure to maintain proof of financial responsibility. Occurred on 06/30/10 at 12:30 am. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 13 Alarm Calls, 3 “Police Help†Call Box Activations, 2 Fire Alarms, 1 Public Assist Requests and 4 Malfunctioning Light Reports between 06/29/10 and 06/30/10. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\
