Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Monday 08/15/11 and Tuesday, 08/16/11. BATTLE HALL, #1 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was approaching students and soliciting them with a possible job opportunity. The subject was attempting to find students that wanted to make some money for college by creating websites. During the investigation, the officers learned the subject had not received prior permission from the Dean of Student’s Office to solicit the students. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from campus. Occurred on: 8-15-11, at 3:38 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: School has not started and already the con artists are setting up shop. When approached tell the person No, if they insist or refuse to accept your answer contact the UT Police. We will be happy to explain your answer in simpler terms that they will understand. Up to and including taking them to jail. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A grey double strap backpack containing a US Passport was stolen after being left unattended on top of a desk. During the investigation, the officer learned the former owner had left to use the restroom and when he returned he discovered his property had been taken. Loss value: $15.00. Occurred on: 8-12-11, between 9:20 PM and 9:25 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 1 days left before the first day of Moove-In. You are now in the home stretch. According to Troy Kimmel’s forecast for tomorrow, you are correct, it has not changed in the last 30 plus days, Hot and Dry. Drink lots of water today as well as tomorrow and take it easy during Moove-In. Check off List: All property is engraved with State issued ID or DL number YES / NO All engraved property is registered with UTPD https://www.utexas.edu/police/property YES / NO Bicycle registered with P&T www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/bicycle_register.phpYES / NO Purchased a two lock locking system YES / NO Following numbers are programmed into cellular telephone YES / NO UTPD 512-471-4441 Sure Walk 512-232-9255 BCAL 512-232-5050 Signed up for the Cell phone alerts http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert YES / NO To the parents, I know you want to sign up for the service as well, but it is set up for the students. You can follow the alerts and our department on our Face Book page http://www.facebook.com/utaustinpolice Talked about a personal safety plan and discussed expectations YES / NO Watched the Safety Videos www.utexas.edu/police YES / NO Registered for a Self-Defense Class (class dates will be posted) YES / NO Discussed Alcohol related issues YES / NO Discussed Dormitory or Apartment safety YES / NO Vehicle has been serviced and checked YES / NO The University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 Alarm Calls, 1 Call Box Alarms, 1Fire Alarm Call, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Burned Out Light Report, and Unsecured Door Reports between 08/15/11 and 08/16 It is going to be a very hot day moving in. Start drinking lots of water now. /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\
