Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Tuesday, 11/29/11 and Wednesday, 11/30/11. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd. Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A UT student discovered the passenger side window his 2004 Subaru broken out. During the investigation, the officers learned a black radar detector had been stolen after being left in plain view inside the vehicle. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on: 11-29-11 between 9:00 Am and 3:00 PM. MAIN BUILDING, 110 Inner Campus Drive Breach of Computer Security: A UT staff member discovered a keystroke logger and a Trojan horse had been placed on her office computer. During the investigation, the officer learned the staff member had been transferring money from a Pay Pal account when a message popped up on her computer screen. The staff member completed the form attached to the message and submitted it. The staff member was asked for her Social Security number, name, date of birth, bank account and a credit card number. After submitting the requested information, the staff member contacted Pay Pal and learned this was a “phishing scam.” The computer was taken off line. Occurred on: 11-28-11. Crime Prevention Tip: Phishing scams are not new, but they are easy to avoid. Never provide any website with your personal information. For more information contact UT Information Security Office at 512-475-9476 or www.utexas.edu/its/secure/articles/dont_get_hooked.php Report any suspicious emails or websites to: security@utexas.edu NORTH END ZONE, 405 East 23rd Street Burglary: A UT staff member discovered an unknown subject or subjects had forced entry into the north kiosk. During the investigation, the officers discovered approximately $1,840.00 in merchandise had been stolen. Loss value: $1,840.00. Occurred between: 11-20-11 and 11-29-11. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: There are now 25 shopping days left before Christmas. We have survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However there are still a number of shoppers out there still looking for a “Good Deal.” Good deals present themselves as opportunities for the thieves. As we saw today, a radar detector was stolen after being left in plain view within a secured vehicle. As a reminder to everyone, Take Your Keys, Lock for Vehicle, and Hide all of your property. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 14 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Persons Reports, 1 Suspicious Activity Report, 2 EMS calls, and 2 Unsecured Doors between 11/29/11 and 11/30/11. 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. Lost and Found Property Did you lose something on campus? Please report your missing property to UTPD Lost and Found at http://www.utexas.edu/police/lostandfound. Or call 512-232-9619 and describe your item to us. If we have your item, we’ll contact you as quickly as possible to arrange its return to you. UTPD handles over 5000 lost and found items each year from campus departments, although we cannot accept clothing, food or drink containers, toiletries, broken or soiled property. Campus departments are encouraged to call 471-4441 to have UTPD pick up lost and found items that are unclaimed after one week. 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\
