Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 08/26/11 and Monday, 08/29/11. Crime Alert! Assault Suspect: A dark skinned male, medium to thin build, under 6', last seen wearing a striped shirt and blue jeans, and riding a bike. Suspect groped a female. Report any suspicious information to UTPD 471-4441 or 911 BELMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Blvd. Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer witnessed a UT student attempting to gain access into the Stadium. After being denied access, due to the gate being locked, the student was able to gain access into Belmont Hall. The student entered an elevator and took the elevator to the 4th floor then returned to the ground floor. He then repeated the process twice more before exiting the elevator and meeting the officers on the ground floor. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and learned he had been to various downtown establishments. The officers noted other signs of intoxication. The student informed the officers that he had taken a cab to his apartment building and was on his way up to his apartment located on the 4th floor. The student did not realize he was inside Belmont Hall. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-27-11, at 3:09 AM. COLORADO APARTMENTS, 2501 Lake Austin Blvd. Criminal Mischief: A UT student discovered his bedroom window had been broken with an unknown object. Loss value: $200.00. Discovered on: 8-28-11, at 4:10 AM. GATEWAY APARTMENTS, 1618 West 6th Street Harassment: A UT student reported receiving a number of harassing telephone and text messages from an unknown subject. Occurred on: 8-26-11, at 6:49 PM. JACKSON SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, #10 East Mall Suspicious Person: A UT student and a UT staff member reported a suspicious person entered into the building and began pulling on locked doors. When stopped the subject began asking strange questions to both the staff member and a student in separate incidents. During the investigation, the officer observed a subject matching the suspicious person’s description and identified the subject as a current UT student. During the investigation, the student informed the officer that he was “exploring.” Occurred on: 8-26-11, at 1:37 PM. PARKING LOT 70, 2000 Block Robert Dedman Disorderly Conduct- Exposure / Assist Outside Agency / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer discovered two non-UT subjects conducting a basic human anatomy class. During the investigation, the officers were informed one of the subjects had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant. That subject was taken into custody and later transported to Central Booking. As the investigation continued, the officers detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the second subject’s breath and learned she was under the legal age of 21. The subject was issued court appearance citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Both subjects were issued court appearance citations for Disorderly Conduct-Exposure. Occurred on: 8-27-11, at 4:41 AM. PARKING LOT 80, 1900 Block Red River Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on the east side of the Texas Swim Center. During the investigation, the subject informed the officers he had just arrived in town and was unaware he was on the campus of the University of Texas. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 8-28-11, at 4:49 PM. PRATHER RESIDENCE HALL, 305 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT staff member discovered an unresponsive UT student inside the main lobby. During the investigation, the officers found the subject being attended to by a non-UT subject. The officers learned the student had been to a local downtown establishment with several other UT students. Due to the student’s intoxication level, none of the others UT students wanted to take care of her. The non-UT subject called a cab and escorted the student back to her dormitory to ensure her safety. As the investigation continued, the officers learned the student was under the legal age of 21 and had a very strong odor of alcohol on her breath. Austin EMS arrived at the scene to treat the subject and transported her to a local area hospital. Occurred on: 8-29-11, at 1:20 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: I do not think this student was intending to finish her night of partying at a local area hospital. Nor do I think that her non-UT friend had intended to be a baby sitter to an intoxicated person. I would like to commend his actions after the “friends” she had gone to the party with abandoned her. It is recommended to always have a safety plan established before leaving with your friends. This plan is to establish your expectations for the night as well as your friends. The goal is to ensure everyone gets home safe. SOUTH MALL, 2100 Block University Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed reaching over a barricade and slapping Bevo on his hind quarter during a nationally televised event. Bevo hooked one of his handlers and tossed him into the air. Officers located the non-UT subject and issued him a Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted him from the area. Occurred on: 8-26-11, at 6:25 PM. 300 BLOCK EAST 23rd STREET Driving While Intoxicated / Assist Outside Agency: A UT Police Officer observed a red Ford fail to stop at controlled intersection. During the traffic investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath and noted the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. The driver admitted to the officer that she had consumed only 2 mixed drinks the entire night. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed several clues that indicated she was intoxicated. The subject was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Central Booking. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, the officers learned the subject had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant for Theft. Occurred on: 8-27-11, at 1:00 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 94 Alarm Calls, 3 Call Box Alarms, 3 Fire Alarms, 4 EMS Calls, 4 Suspicious Person Calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 2 Elevator Calls, 2 Burned Out Light reports, and 10 Unsecured Door Reports between 08/26/11 and 08/29/11 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 Facebook 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\
