Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 07/09/10 and Monday, 07/12/10. ****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 ANIMAL RESOURCES CENTER, 2701 Speedway Graffiti: Black spray paint was used to write letters on the west exterior wall of the building. Removal cost: $75.00. Discovered on 07/09/10 at 8:30 am. HARRY RANSOM CENTER, 300 West 21st Street Graffiti: A black permanent marker was used to write a word on a wall located inside a 1st floor men's restroom. An unknown object was used to etch an image into the same wall. Removal cost: $200.00. Occurred between 07/08/10 at 8:30 am and 07/09/10 at 7:08 am. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping in the 2nd floor elevator lobby. The subject was awakened and issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. Reported on 07/09/10 at 8:47 am. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Criminal Mischief: An unknown person damaged the exit control arm located on the north side of the parking garage. The damage is conducive with someone driving a car through the control arm. Repair cost: $150.00. Discovered on 07/09/10 at 8:00 am. Crime Prevention Tip I venture to say this occurred as a parking garage patron did not wish to pay the fee for parking. This case is being investigated and will no doubt lead to the person responsible being located. Hopefully, when that time comes, the person responsible will realize the damage to their car, the cost of paying for the repairs to the control arm and the criminal record was much more expensive than that of the parking garage fee. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The passenger window was broken out of a red 2000 Ford pick-up truck while the truck was parked on the 4th level of the garage. The contents of the vehicle's glove compartment box were rummaged through but no items were stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $175.00. Occurred on 07/11/10 between 10:15 am and 7:45 pm. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A window was broken out of a white 2004 Infiniti while the vehicle was parked on the 4th level of the parking garage. The contents of the glove compartment box and center console were “disturbed†but no items were stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $175.00. Occurred on 07/11/10 between 7:15 pm and 7:45 pm. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A window was broken out of a tan colored 2004 Ford Explorer while the vehicle was parked on the 4th level of the parking garage. The contents of the glove compartment box and center consol were “disturbed.†Approximatley $1 in change was stolen form the center console. Loss value: $1.00. Repair cost: $175.00. Occurred on 07/11/10 between 5:45 pm and 7:45 pm. TRINITY GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A window was broken out of a silver colored 2007 Honda Civic while the vehicle was parked on the 4th level of the parking garage. The contents of the glove compartment box and center console were “disturbed.†$100 was stolen from the center consol. Loss value: $100.00. Repair cost: $175.00. Occurred on 07/11/10 between 5:30 pm and 7:45 pm. UNIVERSITY SIGN SHOP, 2920 San Jacinto Graffiti: Black spray paint was used to write letters on the west exterior wall of the building. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 07/09/10 at 9:00 am. 1900 Red River Driving While Intoxicated / Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was stopped for speeding and running stop signs while driving a silver colored 2007 Ford F-350 pick-up truck. The subject's pants showed proof that alcohol is rented not owned. The subject said he was headed to Round Rock, Texas and pointed southbound. Austin being south of Round Rock would mean the subject's intended path would have him travel roughly 24,901.55 miles around the earth to make it to his destination. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic substance to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. The subject was transported in a southwesternly direction to the Travis County Central Booking Facility. A passenger inside the subject's car was also found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was found to be a danger to himself. Occurred on 07/11/10 at 2:00 am. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 34 Alarm Calls, 2 “Police Help†Call Box Activations 8 Public Assist Requests, 1 Fire Alarm Report, 3 Malfunctioning Light Reports, 1 Water Leak Report and 11 Unsecured Door Reports between 07/09/10 and 07/12/10. 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 BITSA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\
