Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 2/17/11 and Friday, 02/18/11. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Theft: A silver Gateway laptop computer, computer bag and a slide presentation clicker were reported stolen after being left unattended inside a 5th level computer lab. During the investigation, the officer learned the victim had realized he had forgotten something at home and rushed back to get that item. He then realized he had left the Gateway computer inside the 5th floor lab. Loss value: $545.00. Occurred on: 2-17-11, between 2:40 PM and 3:40 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: I can already see some of you smiling as you remember the Walt Disney movie the Absent Minded Professor. Getting into a rush causes all of us to overlook details. Sometimes those details can lead to the starring role of the Absent Minded Professor. Slow down and double check to ensure you locked your door and collected all of your belongings. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Graffiti: Words and pictures written in white marker were discovered on the north side of the building. Estimated repair: $100.00. Discovered on: 2-18-11, at 2:45 AM. COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING-B, 2504-B Whitis Ave Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping inside a restricted area. During the investigation, the officers recognized the subject as a known offender that had been arrested inside CMA a short time before. The subject was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass and was transported to Central Booking. In addition to the law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued another written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 2-18-11, at 12:40 AM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: An Apple iPhone with a black case was reported stolen after being left unattended and unsecured inside a 1st floor bathroom. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on: 2-17-11, between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM. PATTERSON LABS, 2415 Speedway Theft: A silver Apple laptop computer was reported stolen from a first floor office. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred on: 2-17-11, between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West East Dean Keeton Theft: A silver Apple laptop computer was reported stolen. The victim was not sure from where her property or when her property had been taken. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred on or about 2-08-11. TOWNES HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Suspicious Person: A UT staff member reported he had discovered an unknown subject inside the 4th floor staff lounge rummaging through the refrigerator. Once the subject realized he had been discovered, he left the building quickly. The unknown subject was described as: Older white male, wearing glasses, a dark jacket and carrying a green HEB bag. Occurred on: 2-17-11, at 9:00 PM. 100 BLOCK WEST 21st STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer discovered a UT student providing alcohol enriched compost to the University owned landscape. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and learned she was under the legal age of 21. The student was issued a court appearance citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and was released to a sober friend. Occurred on: 2-18-11, at 3:00 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 21st STREET Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed two staggering and swaying UT students. The officer watched as one student needed the assistance of a properly placed stop sign pole to help fight the effects of gravity and maintain his balance. The second student thought this was a Kodak moment (or facebook for our younger readers) and began taking pictures of his friend hanging onto the pole. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the breaths of both students. The officer began asking them where they were coming from and how they had gotten back to campus. It became apparent the intoxicating elixirs the students had consumed had not only impacted their ability to walk, but also their memories. One claimed to have ridden a bus while the other stated they had walked. Both could not remember where they had been drinking. Both subjects were taken into custody for Public Intoxication and were transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-18-11, at 3:08 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 28 Alarm Calls, 3 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 Suspicious Persons Reports, and 11 Unsecured Door Reports between 02/17/11 and 02/18/11. 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 cover 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 DWH and LBS To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\
