Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 12/15/11 and Friday, 12/16/11. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE It is that time of the year. It is time for you to submit your favorite Campus Watch entry or entries. We are beginning the process of selecting the Best Of for 2011. DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CENTER, 1009 East 11st Street Public Intoxication / Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member discovered a non-UT subject attempting to sleep inside an interior stairwell. The subject was refusing to leave the area and insisted the DCE staff notify the UT Police Department. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and observed an empty 24-oz can of Earthquake High Gravity laying beside the subject. The non-UT subject rolled over and informed the officers that he had drank all of the beer. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. When asked for his identification, the subject identified himself as the “Iceman” and would fight anyone that came near him. Due to his intoxication level, the subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to the Cooler i.e.Central Booking, not the Ice House. In addition to the law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning for the area. Occurred on: 12-15-11, at 9:04 AM. TOWNS HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Theft: A black and white Sportster P45 Hybrid bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks located on the north side of the building after being secured with a U-shaped lock. During the investigation, the officer learned the cross pole support bar on the bicycle rack was bent. The bend allowed the criminal to simply slip the secured bike off of the rack. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between: 12-12-11 and 12-13-11. Crime Prevention Tip: If you see a damaged bicycle rack, first do not secure your property there. It is not uncommon for a thief to modify or tamper with the racks, then wait for an unsuspecting victim to “secure” their bike. Notify Parking and Transportation at 512-471-PARK to report the damaged rack. 600 BLOCK COLORADO STREET Assault with Bodily Injury / Criminal Mischief / Public Intoxication: A UT staff member observed two non-UT females being harassed by a non-UT male. The suspect walked away when the staff member, approached the group, and offered his assistance. The responding officers located the suspect several blocks away and stopped him. During the investigation, the officers learned the two females had asked the suspect for directions. The suspect pinned one of the females in a “bear hug” and began kissing her. The second female dropped her cellular telephone as she attempted to call 911. The suspect picked up the cell phone and destroyed it by throwing it against a wall. The suspect was taken into custody for Assault with Bodily Injury / Criminal Mischief / Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-16-11, at 2:56 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: I pose a question to you. A person grabs you and puts you into a “Bear Hug”, what do you do? For the 5000 women that had graduated from the UT Rape Aggression Defense classes they already know the answer to this question and they have a plan of action. RAD classes are offered throughout the United States. Go to http://rad-systems.com/ to locate a class near you. If you are interested in attending a class offered by the University of Texas Police Department contact Sgt Davis at: laura.davis@austin.utexas.edu. Her direct number is 512-232-9611. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: There are 7 shopping days left till Christmas. This is the time of the year when the thieves are also out shopping. Biggest difference, they are only out to steal. “The Grinch who stole Christmas”: Gifts taken to date: GPS 3 Apple laptop 3 PC laptop 1 iPad 2 iPhone 2 Desk Top Computer 2 AM/FM/CD stereo 2 Bicycle 2 Wallet with cash 2 High Heel Shoes 2 Thermo Scientific finnpipetts 8 Sample tips 8 cases Golf Cart (recovered) 1 The University of Texas Police Department responded to 13 Alarm Calls, 1 Suspicious Persons Report, 2 Suspicious Activity Report, and 4 Unsecured Doors between 12/15/11 and 12/16/11. 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. 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\
