Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 11/17/11 and Friday, 11/18/11. BLANTON DORMITORY, 2500 University Ave Suspicious Person: A UT student ran into the lobby and informed several students his roommate had been attacked and was bleeding from a cut to his neck. Upon the arrival of the UT Police Department, the officers entered the room and discovered the student’s roommate in a peaceful state of slumber. There were no signs of injury or blood within the room. During the investigation, the officers learned the student had smoked marijuana prior to hallucinating that his roommate had been attacked. Occurred on: 11-18-11, at 4:13 AM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject entered into a 2nd floor office and began asking to see a person that is not employed with the University of Texas. When informed the person was not a UT employee, the subject became insistent in seeing this individual. With a slight of hand, the UT staff member notified the UT Police while asking the subject to have a seat. The UT Police Officers arrived and recognized the non-UT subject. The subject was escorted out of the office as well as out of the building and issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 11-17-11, at 10:22 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Slight of hand? This is not a magic trick. The staff member had a plan and some training. Once she felt threatened she notified the police department by pushing the panic / duress button. The most important part of this story was the fact she remained calm and was able to defuse the situation when the suspect became upset. New Feature to the Campus Watch: Campus Watch Mail Call Officer Halstead, I am just curious, in almost every bathroom I have been in, there is excessive cheap "graffiti" written in pen or pencil on the wall. The 3rd floor Homer Rainy Hall men's Bathroom is especially offensive and immature above the urinals. What do you do in those situations? P.S. Sorry if I am bothering you about trifle matters, but UT Austin has some history in my family and in my heart. I do not like it when I see others vandalize the campus. The University of Texas is very rich in history and is held near and dear in the hearts of many. Many of the graduating UT students will leave their mark by way of their achievements, a sorry few will leave their mark in the form of graffiti on the walls and hand railings around campus. The graffiti you are describing is a criminal offense. If you observe any graffiti on campus report it the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 10 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Report, 2 Suspicious Person Reports, 2 EMS Calls, and 5 Unsecured Doors between 11/17/11 and 11/18/11. 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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\
