Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 10/28/10 and Friday, 10/29/10. 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. Halloween Safety & Crime Prevention Tips I am confident many of you know the old Halloween safety and crime prevention tips – wear reflective costumes, carry a flashlight, only use facsimile weapons that look fake, don’t eat your treats until you get home and inspect the delectables, trick-or-treat in neighborhoods where you know the residents (this is great for community building as well), use face make-up instead of masks as make-up is more comfortable and does not interfere with your vision, have a set trick-or-treating time for the kids so they know when to be home – for that matter, get out of the house and go with them - make sure your tricks do not violate any laws etc. All of these are great tips, but keep some other things in mind as you gear you and your family up for a night of fright. As a property owner, make sure your lawn, driveway and sidewalk are clear of debris and lawn overgrowth. Keep your porch light on as long as you are dispensing the trick repellant treats. Before your masked guests arrive this evening, take a few minutes to move items like your bicycle into your garage, house or backyard – this stops advertising to the more devious tricksters who may want to return later for the purpose of stuffing your property into their bag of treats. For more great tips, tricks and prevention treat, spend a little time doing an on-line search for Halloween safety tips and Halloween crime prevention tips. The college aged ghosts and goblins may seek out a different type of spirit – or should I say “spirits.” Holidays are always a dangerous time for alcohol consumption. Halloween is perhaps one of the most dangerous days for college students as it is a day when students want to leave the drudgery of their college life behind to seek out the anonymity found behind a mask. A day when students want to be someone else and try new thing to have fun. Such atmospheres lend themselves to overindulgence and as I have experienced in the last 17 years, overindulgence with alcohol frequently does not end well. With this in mind, students – I implore you to know your limits, make a plan today to keep from overdoing it this weekend. Know and keep your limits – one easy way to do this is to only bring the amount of money for the amount of drinks you know you can handle. Bring a sober friend with you – they are out there and I assure you they too will have fun being sober this weekend as well. Don’t drive to start with. If you don’t drive to your trick-or-treating haunt then you can’t drive away. Take a cab or the e-bus. The e-bus will run this Sunday night (Thank you Capital Metro). Take a second to read the last line of the first paragraph - make sure your tricks do not violate any laws; and above all – Be safe! BATTLE HALL, #1 West Mall Criminal Mischief: An unknown subject used various colors of chalk to draw images on the sidewalk by the southeast corner of Battle Hall. Removal cost: $15.00. Discovered on 10/28/10 at 7:45 am. CLAUDIA T. JOHNSON HALL, 210 West 6th Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed having a “very hard time walking” as he was staggering heavily and was in desperate need of the area trees to maintain his balance as he attempted to walk. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/29/10 at 3:18 am. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: An Apple i-phone G4 was stolen when it was left on the bleachers near the volleyball courts while the owner played volleyball. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred on 10/28/10 between 5:45 pm and 6:45 pm. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: An Apple i-phone G4 in a purple plastic cover was stolen when it was left on the bleachers near the volleyball courts while the owner played volleyball. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred on 10/28/10 between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A black tri-fold wallet containing various identification cards, a credit card and $30.00 in cash was stolen when it was left on the bleachers near the volleyball courts while the owner played volleyball. Loss value: $40.00. Occurred on 10/28/10 between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 West 21st Street Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A non-UT subject, who was under the age of 21, was reported as being highly intoxicated while in the lobby of the dormitory. The subject was found in the accompaniment of his friends, including a UT student. All of his friends were in a sober state. The subject showed evidence on the front of his shirt that his body had evacuated the alcohol form his stomach. The subject was found to be 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 10/29/10 at 2:59 am. LITTLEFIELD FOUNTIAN, 200 West 21st Street Graffiti / Criminal Mischief: Unknown subjects used a most dreadful color of maroon paint to write what many on the 40 acres consider to be profane words on the limestone wall that frames the fountain. The two subjects also dumped a fair amount of garbage into the fountain. An officer had seen two subjects carrying full trash bags to the fountain as she was responding to another call. Because the officer was responding to another call, she was not able to observe the subjects further. Removal cost: $200.00. Occurred on 10/29/10 at approximately 4:00 AM. PARKING LOT 115, 1600 East 20th Street Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The driver’s side window was broken out of a white colored Acura Integra while the Acura was parked in the parking lot. The vehicle’s stereo appeared to have been stolen from the vehicle. At the time of the discovery, the owner of the vehicle could not be located. Loss value: $150.00. Repair cost: $200.00. Discovered on 10/28/10 at 1:11 pm. 1800 Trinity Public Intoxication (2 counts) / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 counts) / Possession of a Fictitious ID (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects, who were both under the age of 21, were observed staggering as they attempted to walk. Both students were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. Both students were also found to be in possession of fictitious driver’s licenses that purported them to be 21 years of age. In lieu of arresting the two subjects for public intoxication, both subjects were issued citations for the consumption of alcohol by a minor and were turned over to responsible adults who willing to accept care, custody and control of them. Occurred on 10/29/10 at 2:46 am. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 17 Alarm Calls, 1 Fire Alarm, 3 Suspicious Activity Calls, 2 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Welfare Concern Report, 1 Collision Report, 1 Light Malfunction Report and 1 Medical emergency Assist Call between 10/28/10 and 10/29/10. 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\
