Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Wednesday, 08/31/11 and Thursday, 09/01/11. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE The University of Texas Police Department is currently accepting application for the next Citizen Police Academy. This is a great way for members of the UT community to learn firsthand what the University of Texas Police Department is all about. See our website for information and apply today. BERNARD RAPOPORT BUILDING, #5 East Mall Harassment: A UT staff member reported receiving harassing and annoying telephone calls from a non-UT subject. During the investigation, the officer contacted the suspect, but before the officer could begin his investigation the suspect hung up the telephone. Occurred on: 8-31-11 at 1:08 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Harassing telephone calls are annoying and at times can be threatening. The staff member in this case played a big part in the officer’s investigation by obtaining the caller’s telephone number. The University of Texas has in place *57. To use *57 from any UT telephone simply hang up on the caller. Pick up the receiver and dial *57. You will hear one of two messages, the number was trapped or the number could not be trapped. This is a free service at the University of Texas. Southwestern Bell also offers this service for non-UT numbers, the average cost to trap at telephone number is $4.95. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A brown leather wallet containing a credit card and personal identification was reported stolen. During the investigation, the officer learned the wallet and its contents had been left unsecured and unattended somewhere inside the library. Loss value: $12.00. Occurred on: 8-31-11, between 3:15 PM and 3:45 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Theft: A white Nishiki mountain bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks located on the north side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $410.00. Occurred between: 8-30-11 and 8-31-11. 1500 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject flagged down a UT Police Officer. The subject informed the officer that he had an outstanding warrant and wanted to turn himself in. The officer verified the subject’s information and confirmed the subject had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant for Lying on a Public Sidewalk. The subject was taken into custody and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 9-01-11, at 3:04 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 24 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Package Calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, and 4 Unsecured Door Reports between 08/31/11 and 09/01/11 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\
