Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Monday, 07/25/11 and Tuesday, 07/26/11. JOHN HARGIS HALL, 1811 Red River Theft / Fraud: A UT staff member discovered her wallet containing personal identification and several credit cards had been stolen. During the investigation, the officers learned the wallet had been placed inside an unsecured desk drawer. After discovering her wallet missing, the victim informed the officers there had been a total of 6 fraudulent charges on her credit card accounts. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 7-19-11, between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. ROBERT L. MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Burglary of Building: A UT faculty member discovered his Dell laptop computer, computer case, and a ring of keys had been stolen from his secured office. Loss value: $790.00. Occurred between: 7-24-11, at 12:01 PM and 7-25-11, at 7:30 AM. UNIION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Assist Outside Agency / Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member observed three non-UT subjects inside a restricted area of the building. One of the subject’s was attempting to sleep while another one was charging her cellular telephone. During the investigation, the officers located the subjects as they were leaving the area. All three subjects were issued written Criminal Trespass Warnings. Prior to being released, the officers learned one of the subjects had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant for Burglary. The officers took that subject into custody. He was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 7-25-11, at 8:05 AM. 2200 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): A UT staff member reported two non-UT subjects were handing out fliers protesting the treatment of subcontractors. The officer explained where they were allowed to protect. The subjects were issued written Criminal Trespass Warnings and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-25-11, at 11:32 AM. 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 21 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 7-26-11 Of the many alcohol issues that a student faces, while in college, the most troubling and under reported is Sexual Assault. For all parents, this is a huge concern. Sit down and talk with your student. Talk about each of your concerns surrounding this issue. During this discussion, help your student develop a “Game Plan” for their personal safety. The Game Plan Talking Points Your student’s expectations at the party Your student’s expectations of those they go to the party with The different types of drugs used to facilitate a Sexual Assault What to do if you begin to feel sleepy or pass out For more information on these Talking Points, contact the UT Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, at 512-232-9634 or 512-232-9638. 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 24 Alarm Calls, 1 Medical Call, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 2 Suspicious Person Reports, 1 Burned Out Light Report, and 4 Unsecured Door Reports between 07/25/11 and 07/26/11. 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 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
