Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 07/22/11 and Monday, 07/25/11. PETER T FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Trespass / Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was discovered inside a restricted area of the building. Officers noted the subject had all of his possessions spread out on a table, which included wire cutters. During the investigation, the officers learned the subject had received two prior written Criminal Trespass Warnings for various locations on campus. The officers also discovered the subject had 9 outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrants that included theft. The subject was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass as well as for the warrants. He was transported to Central Booking. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, the subject was issued another Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 7-22-11, at 11:35 AM. TOWNES HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member observed a non-UT subject walk into the building and begin opening up unsecured lockers. During the investigation, the officers located the subject as he was stepping back into the hallway. The subject informed the officers that he was there to use the library, which was closed. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-22-11, at 7:00 AM. 200 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Theft / Evading Arrest / Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument / Assist Outside Agency: The UT Police Department received notification a non-UT subject had removed a mountain bicycle from the bike racks located on the north side of ECJ. The responding officers located the subject just north of campus still in possession of the mountain bicycle. Officers made contact with the subject and ordered him to stop. The subject looked at the officers and attempted to out run a 2011 Ford that was equipped with lights and sirens. The subject abandoned that idea as well as the bike. The suspect then decided to create an obstacle course for the officers. The suspect jumped several wooden fences and ran through several private yards. The officers matched the suspect fence for fence and yard for yard. The suspect was taken into custody for Theft and Evading. During the investigation, the officers learned the subject had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant for Felony Theft. Recovered value: $1,350.00. Occurred on: 7-23-11, at 6:56 AM. 600 BLOCK COLORADO Theft / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject ran up to a UT staff member and informed the staff member that he had been robbed. During the investigation, the officers learned the victim had been wearing his sunglasses at night when an unknown subject had approached him from behind and demanded his sunglasses. The suspect grabbed the glasses and ran away. The suspect was described as: White male, 6’-0” with a muscular build. The suspect was last seen wearing a black tank top and white plaid shorts. Loss value: $20.00. Occurred on: 7-24-11, at 2:30 AM. 1700 BLOCK RED RIVER Burglary of Motor Vehicle / Possession of Marijuana: A UT staff member observed a non-UT subject entering into another UT staff member’s vehicle and removing an iPhone charger. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and discovered the subject was in possession of not only the stolen iPhone charger but two additional cellular telephones. The subject was taken into custody for Burglary of Motor Vehicle. During a search incidental to the subject’s arrest, officers discovered the subject was in possession of a green leafy substance that tested positive for Marijuana. Additional charges were filed. The subject was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 7-22-11, at 5:57 PM. 2400 BLOCK ROBERT DEDMAN Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered words had been written in yellow paint on both passenger windows of his vehicle. Estimated damage: Zero. Estimated clean up: $5.00. Discovered on: 7-22-11, at 11:30 PM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: For the parents of this year's incoming freshman class, the countdown for the fall 2011 semester has started. There are 22 days left before the first day of Moove-In. There are several things that you can start doing to get your student ready. Each day we will be increasing your To Do List as the fall semester gets closer. To Do List 7-25-11 Talking Points – Alcohol & Other Drugs The Health Promotion Resource Center in the University Health Services helps UT students get and stay healthy with a variety of resources on nutrition, stress management, alcohol and other drugs, and other college health issues. Most services are free to UT students. There is a lending library on various college health issues as well as workshops, classes, and online educational programs. Contrary to popular myths, students really listen and value their parents’ opinion on important issues concerning their safety and security. • Talking with your students about your expectations related to alcohol and drugs and behaviors related to how they treat others and your values is helpful toward making your expectations clear. • It is also important to provide a clear expectation about how you will be available and support them if any problems arise. • As a resource to parents, we welcome you to visit or consult with the various staff in departments such as University Health Services, Dean of Students Office, Counseling & Mental Health Center, and UT Learning Center, if there are questions about services, concerns about a student, or other issues. As reminder, you may recall that every incoming student is required to complete AlcoholEdu for College. There also is a new resource with parents in mind. • AlcoholEdu for Parents, an online program for parents or guardians of students who are participating in AlcoholEdu for College. • It is designed to support your conversations about alcohol that will help shape the decisions your college students make surrounding alcohol use. • AlcoholEdu for Parents offers parents non-opinionated information, key facts, and important resources that will help you have productive conversations that can impact your student's safety, decision-making, and personal development in college. To Do List 7-22-11 Bicycle thefts are one of the highest reported crimes at UT as well as within the City of Austin. If is not the quality of the bicycle that is attracting the thief, it is the quality of the lock being used to secure the bike to the bike rack. Many of the reported stolen bikes, the former owner was using only a self-locking cable lock. Consider looking into a two-lock locking system when securing your bicycle on campus. This locking system will incorporate a U-shaped lock that uses a flat key. The second lock used; a self-locking cable lock. The U-shaped lock will secure the bike to the bike rack. The self-locking cable lock secures the rear tire to the bike frameYou are now requiring the thief to use two separate tools in order to steal your property. Now take a few minutes and go online and register your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation: www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/bicycle_register.php The serial number is located on the sprocket of many of the bicycles. However you will see several sets of numbers, look for a number that begins with a letter followed by a long string of numbers. To Do List 7-21-11 Has your student marked all of their property with a State issued driver's license or ID number? Such items like their laptop computer, IPod, cellular telephone, gaming system, and ladies, your Chi hair straighter also needs this State issued DL or ID number engraved on two surfaces that are plainly visible. Remember, property thefts are the number 1 crime at UT. Engravers can be checked out from most police departments throughout the State of Texas. If you wait until Moove-In you can check out an engraver from the UT Police Department or from an on-campus dormitory. Last year we launched a new program that allows you to register your property on-line. 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 The University of Texas Police Department responded to 34 Alarm Calls, 3 Medical Calls, 1 Accidental damage Report, 3 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Suspicious Person Report, 1 Burned Out Light Report, and 21 Unsecured Door Reports between 07/22/11 and 07/25/11. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\
