Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Tuesday, 11/15/11 and Wednesday, 11/16/11. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Fraud: A non-UT subject reported her American Express credit card had been stolen from her purse during an event. During the investigation, the officers learned there had been several unauthorized charges made to the victim’s credit card. Loss value: $1,985.35. Occurred on: 10-29-11. NORTH END ZONE, 405 East 23rd Street Theft: A UT staff member reported two Big XII championship rings had been stolen from an unsecured 5th floor office. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred between: 11-09-11 and 11-14-11. SANCHEZ BUILDING, 1912 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping in an established campsite located on the north side of the building. During the investigation, the officers soon discovered the subject had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody for the Outside Agency warrant and transported to Central Booking. In addition to the law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 11-16-11, at 1:54 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Suspicious Person: Several UT students reported an unknown subject had approached them asking for money. When the students refused the subject then offered to sell them his wedding ring. The officers searched the area with negative results. The unknown subject was described as: Black male, 30 to 40 years of age, wearing a blue plaid shirt and jeans. Occurred on: 11-15-11, at 7:58 PM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Harassment: A UT student reported receiving over 100 harassing and annoying text messages from another UT student since the beginning of the fall semester. During the investigation, the officer learned the victim had also been receiving unwanted harassing messages from the same student on her Face Book account as well. Occurred between: Aug.-11 and Nov.-11. 2100 BLOCK SPEEDWAY Theft: A black and silver Trek mountain bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of Gregory Gym after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on: 11-15-11, between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: I received several emails from parents expressing their concerns about walking, jogging or running on campus or throughout the City of Austin. Many of these concerns have been based upon events reported in the local news. It is never a good idea to walk by yourself, always walk in groups. Stay off of your cellular phones; just like when you are driving this is a distraction. You are not aware of what is going on around you. Know the route that you are taking, don't take shortcuts through an area. At night stay on well lighted pathways. If the lights are burned out notify the City of Austin at 512-974-5000. If you notice a burned out light while walking around campus call, 512-441-2020. Alcohol can become an issue. An intoxicated person is a very easy target for a criminal. If you are intending to drink know your limits and don't exceed those limits. Plan on taking a sober friend with you. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Report, 2 EMS Calls, 3 Suspicious Person Reports, 2 burned out light reports, and 3 Unsecured Doors between 11/15/11 and 11/16/11. To view a map of the campus visit: 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\
