Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Wednesday, 05/23/12 and Thursday, 05/24/12. GOLDSMITH HALL, 310 Inner Campus Dr. Suspicious Person: A UT staff member observed a non-UT subject attempting to pick the lock of a secured second floor office. The non-UT subject left the area when observed by the staff member. During the investigation, the officers searched the area and located the subject in another part of the building. The officers learned the subject was attempting to retrieve construction equipment that was locked inside the office. The subject’s story was verified by the officers. Occurred on: 5-23-12, at 8:34 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Kudos to a very observant staff member. This staff member observed suspicious activity and took the time to notify the police department. PARKING LOT 39, 2300 Block Red River Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A UT faculty member discovered the passenger side window of his vehicle had been smashed out. Upon closer inspection, the faculty member noted his in-dash stereo system had been removed and several CDs had been stolen. Loss value: $70.00. Estimated repair: $200.00. Occurred on: 5-23-12, between 8:45 AM and 7:30 PM. PERFORMING ART CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject forced his way into the building in order to see a performance. Several UT staff member informed the subject he was not allowed to enter into the building. The subject informed the staff members he intended to enter and did not care if they contacted the police. During the investigation, the officers located the subject sitting inside the auditorium. The subject was escorted from the building and was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 5-23-12, at 5:03 PM. 2600 BLOCK WHITIS AVE. Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A black Apple iPad was reported stolen from an unsecured vehicle. During the investigation, the officer learned a black iPad had been left on the back seat of the vehicle. Loss value: $650.00. Occurred on: 5-22-12, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 Alarm Calls, 1 Burned Out Light Report, 2 unsecured door report, between 05/23/12 and 05/24/12. 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. SURE Walk is a student-run volunteer group that provides walks to and from campus to UT students, faculty, and staff, with the help of student volunteers. Volunteers are gathered from trusted organizations from around campus, such as Orange Jackets and APO, and include both males and females. An agency of Student Government, SURE Walk is in service Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters. To order a walk, call (512) 232-9255 or email orderasurewalk@gmail.com, and two volunteers, one male and one female, will meet you at your current location and walk you to your destination, whether it be on campus or in the greater campus neighborhoods. If you have any questions, concerns, or if your organization is interested in volunteering, please e-mail: texassurewalk@gmail.com. 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. 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 RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) 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/ 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. 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