Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 09/30/10 and Friday, 10/01/10. The UT Student Government and The UT Police Department is pleased to announce the beginning of UT’s Safety Week and National Night Out activities that start tomorrow. See the list of activities and locations then come out and join us for a full week of fun and informative activities regarding safety, security, health and wellness. Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 3 pm to 6 pm UT Housing and Food National Night Out Party Jasper Park at the Brackenridge Apartment Complex (3300 Lake Austin) Activities include: International Cooking Contest Children’s Bicycle Rodeo Art Contests Information Fair Free food – This is an Alcohol Free Oktoberfest themed event with plenty of root beer and sausage. Monday, October 4, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm Fire Safety Day - Speedway Pedestrian Mall UT’s Fire Prevention Unit will teach you how to use a fire extinguisher to put out an actual fire The Austin Fire Department will be on hand to set a fire to a mock apartment. See how fast the fire spreads and watch as fire fighters put the fire out. This event will happen during the 10:50 class change) Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm Speedway Pedestrian Mall between 10 am and 1 pm Shattered Dreams Mock DWI Collision Scene See a response to a Mock DWI collision scene where representatives of the fire department, EMS and police department work a mock collision scene. This event will happen between 10 am and 11 am. STAR Cart: Join a representative from the Austin Police Department and drive a course in a golf cart while wearing “Beer Goggles” to see how you perform while under the influence of alcohol. This event will run from 11 am to 1 pm. Gregory Gym Plaza from 1 pm to 4 pm The Main Campus’ National Night Out Event “Oktoberfest – It’s All About the Root Beer” Come tap a Root Beer Keg and enjoy free sausage while you participate in a variety of activities including a “Beer Goggle” football toss game, Make Your Mark Engraving Table. Obtain valuable health and safety information at an extensive information fair. Take your opportunity to win one of many door prizes, register your bicycle, or dunk a representative from the UT Parking and Transportation Office in a dunk tank. That’s right we will have ticket writers perched in a dunk tank. Take home a souvenir in the form of a photo booth picture of your day. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 10 am to 1 pm Speedway Pedestrian Mall Law Enforcement Expo – come visit with representatives from the UT Police Department and the Austin Police Department as they show off their tools of the trade. See a TASER Demonstration, a K-9 unit or visit with Austin Police Department’s Crime Scene Unit or Bomb Squad. Take this opportunity to visit with and ask police officers questions you have regarding this noble profession. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 6 pm to 7:30 pm Jester Center West (Texas Cultures Room) Dinner With The Chiefs Join UT Police Chief Robert Dahlstrom and Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo for an evening of food and questions. Feel free to bring your questions for the Chiefs as you will have an opportunity to ask them topics on your mind regarding Austin and UT safety, security and law enforcement. Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 11 am to 2 pm West Mall Health and Wellness Fair Come out for a day of Health and Wellness at an informational fair where you can receive a variety of information designed to help you maintain a healthy life. FACILITIES COMPLEX BUILDING 2, 1301 Dean Keeton Theft: A UT staff member reported seeing an unknown subject drive a grey sedan vehicle to the northside of building 2. The subject exited the vehicle, stole an unknown amount of copper wiring that had been left beside a storage bin. The subject placed the copper wire in the vehicle and drove away. Before the staff member could report the theft, the staff member observed the same subject return to the location in the same vehicle and commit a second theft of copper wiring. The subject was described as a Hispanic or Black female in her 30’s, approximately 5’5” tall, shoulder length black hair with an “athletic frame.” The subject was last seen wearing a white t-shirt. Occurred on 09/30/10 between 12:15 pm and 12:23 pm. UNIVERSITY POLICE BUILDING, 2201 Robert Dedman Suspicious Activity: A UT student arrived at the Police Department front lobby to report two unknown subjects had been following her since she left a grocery store located on Red River Street. The student stated she observed the two subjects inside the store and again by the check-out lane. The student went on to say the subjects drove up the traffic lane she was parked in and parked their older model white 4 door sedan. As the student left the parking lot, the subjects followed her in their car. The subject took a winding route from the grocery store to the UT Police Department where the subjects stopped following her and drove east on Clyde Littlefield. The first subject was described as a Hispanic male with an average build, short hair cut, mustache and wearing a dark blue t-shirt. The second subject was described as a Hispanic male with a stocky build, facial hair and wearing a dark colored t-shirt. Reported on 09/30/10 at 9:31 pm. Crime Prevention Tip: In this case, the student did several things very well. She made several direction changes to confirm her suspicion that she was being followed and to try and loose her pursuers. She also drove to her nearest police department which led to the two individuals driving away. The only other tip I could convey would be to use your cell phone to contact the police department to let them know you believe you are being followed, provide a description of the pursuers and to let them know you will be leading them to the police department. WHITAKER FIELDS, 4901 Guadalupe Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The left rear window was broken out of a silver colored Jeep Liberty while the Jeep was parked in the west parking lot. A black backpack a TI 89 Calculator, a Sony USB thumbdrive, a pair of brown cargo shorts, notebooks and a black bi-fold wallet with $40 in cash, 2 credit cards and various identification cards was stolen from the vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Loss value: $195.00. Occurred on 09/30/10 between 6:40 pm and 10:00 pm. Crime Prevention Tip: A car burglary like this one takes just a few seconds to complete. Many car burglars can commit this type of crime quickly, quietly and without drawing attention to the car. To help prevent your car form being burglarized, never, ever leave anything inside your parked car. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Calls, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 3 Medical Emergency Assists, 2 Malfunctioning Light Reports, 1 Welfare Concern Report, 1 Motor Vehicle Collision Report,1 Suspicious Activity Call, 1 Public Assist, and 6 Unsecured Door between 09/30/10 and 10/01/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? Come join us on Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/utaustinpolice 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. 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\
