Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Monday, 08/22/11 and Tuesday, 08/23/11. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT student reported a non-UT subject who had been harassing female students in the past was again seen on campus. Subject was described as: white male, 19 years of age, 6’-0”, brown hair and brown eyes. During the investigation, the officers searched the area and located the subject. The subject admitted to the officers that he had in fact been back on campus, but claimed he had not been harassing any female students. The subject was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 8-22-11, at 12:33 PM. JESTER WEST RESIDENCE HALL, 201 East 21st Street Suspicious Person: A UT student reported she was approached by a subject outside the residence hall. The subject asked the student for her name, floor that she lived on and room number. The student told the subject her name and what floor she lived on, but no further information. The student left and was visiting a friend on the same floor she lived on. As she was leaving the same subject was walking along the floor reading the name tags. The student again encountered the same subject on her floor. During the investigation, the officers were able to locate the suspicious person. The subject was identified as a current UT student. The student informed the officers that he simply wanted to have a conversation with the female student since he believed they were friends on Face Book. The officers explained to the student his actions made the other student nervous and that she did not want to be his friend. Occurred on: 8-22-11, at 9:23 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: In all of the Self Defense classes taught, the students learn there is no reason why a person needs to give out their information to a total stranger. If you feel compelled to give someone your information, only give them your first name. Never give out any information about where you live. MOORE-HILL RESIDENCE HALL, 214 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student discovered another UT student passed out next to the exterior doors of the residence hall. The student was wearing the evidence of having had an extreme physical reaction to the over consumption of alcohol. The student was very intoxicated and needed assistance into the building and into his room. The police officers located the subject laying on a bed covered in vomit, unresponsive. Officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath in addition the aroma of vomit. After some gentle rubbing on the student’s sternum, he became responsive. The officers learned the student was rushing Delta Epsilon PSI and had visited a local downtown establishment with the group and had consumed several shots of vodka. The student was released into the care and control of a sober friend after receiving a referral to the Dean of Student’s Office. Occurred on: 8-23-11, at 3:02 AM. MUSIC BUILDING EAST, 2405 Trinity Ave Theft / Fraud: A black Apple iPhone and a wallet containing $15.00 in cash, several credit cards and personal identification were removed from an unattended backpack. During the investigation, the officers learned the backpack had been left on a chair inside the 2nd floor band hall. As the investigation continued, the officers discovered several unauthorized charges had been made at several local business establishments. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 8-21-11, between 6:10 PM and 8:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Desire, Ability and Opportunity. These are the three things that need to be present in order for a thief to be successful. Out of the three, opportunity is the one factor we can control. This is the second theft that has occurred involving members of the marching band. In both cases the victim’s property was left unattended and unsecured, creating an opportunity for a crime. A lock and a locker works wonders. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 Alarm Calls, 2 EMS Calls, 2 Suspicious Person Call, 1 Suspicious Activity Report, 2 Elevator Calls, 1 Burned Out Light, and 6 Unsecured Door Reports between 08/22/11 and 08/23/11 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\
