Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Wednesday, 09/19/12 and Thursday, 09/20/12. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGES Due to the events of Friday 9-14-12, the UT Police Department would like to remind everyone about the *57 feature on all UT phones. A security feature has been installed on most all UT phone lines that will capture Caller ID information even if a caller has blocked that information. The feature increases the security of all UT faculty, staff and dormitory residents by helping law enforcement officials locate the origin of threatening or harassing phone calls. This feature should only be used to identify a phone number if the call is threatening or harassing. Using Call Trace should be considered the same as filing a complaint with UTPD. To activate the feature from a single line phone or key 1 of a multi-button phone: • Press *57 (star-five-seven) immediately following a threatening or harassing phone call, and before making another call. To activate the feature that is assigned on a multi-button phone to a key other than key 1: • Press the directory number (DN) key and then enter the COT feature activation code *57 immediately following a threatening or harassing phone call, and before making another call. You will hear the message “You have successfully traced your last incoming call”. This automatically records the calling number in an electronic log at UTPD even if it is blocked from Caller ID. After activating Call Trace, you should then contact UTPD at 471-4441. Since this information is considered confidential, it can only be viewed by the University’s law enforcement agency. The University of Texas Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy. For more information contact Captain Don Verett. UT’s Counseling and Mental Health Center Announces Suicide Prevention Week 2012 Suicide is considered to be the second leading cause of death for college students. That’s why the Counseling and Mental Health Center is organizing UT’s annual Suicide Prevention Week (September 24-28). This week is focused on raising awareness about suicide and engaging students, faculty and staff in suicide prevention. All are urged to “Be That One” to recognize when their student or friend is thinking about suicide and connect them with the help they need. Throughout the week, 23 campus departments and organizations are sponsoring seven interactive programs as a call to action to prevent suicide within our campus community. For a full schedule of the week’s events and a complete list of counseling and mental health resources available to students, visit cmhc.utexas.edu CALHOUN HALL, 204 West 21st Street Harassment: Two UT staff members reported receiving several harassing and threaten telephone calls from an unknown caller. Occurred on: 9-19-12, at 12:05 PM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A black Jansport backpack containing an i-clicker, Computing textbook and other personal items was stolen after being left unattended and unsecured inside the Fireplace Lounge. Loss value: $270.00. Occurred on: 9-19-12 at 7:30 AM. LIVING LEARNING CENTER E, 2610 Whitis Ave Theft: A black Mongoose mountain bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks located on the east side of the building after being secured with a chain lock and a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $225.00. Occurred on 9-19-12, between 2:00 AM and 8:30 AM. WINSHIP DRAMA BUILDING, 300 East 23rd Street Burglary: A UT staff member discovered an unknown subject had entered the building and removed a screw gun, two nail guns and several sets of hand tools from a first floor work area. Loss value: $1,615.00. Occurred between: 9-18-12 and 9-20-12. 1900 BLOCK UNIVERSITY Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a Mazda run a red light controlling an intersection. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The driver informed the officer he was coming from the Crown and Anchor Pub. The driver exited the vehicle and the officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests. The driver displayed a number of clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The non-UT driver was taken into custody and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 9-19-12, at 10:01 PM. 2900 BLOCK GUADALUPE Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a red Ford exceeding the posted speed limit. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath and noted the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery. The driver informed the officer he had just left a local downtown establishment. When asked to exit his vehicle, the driver needed the support of his door to maintain his balance. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and the non-UT driver displayed a number of clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 9-20-12, at 12:45 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Question from a subscriber: I did not get this report directly from the student, the student’s mentor (my student employee) let me know it occurred this afternoon. The student was pumping gas at the 7/11 when a white van pulled up and a number of males got out of the van and surrounded him. They asked him to give them money to buy magazines they were selling to earn money to go to college. The student felt very intimidated and did go inside to the ATM and pull out at least $20 to give to them. The student did not call UTPD or APD. The above information I received yesterday was from a UT staff member: Each year at this time students are separated from their money. Con artists are arriving on campus, targeting students with stories of hard luck, or stories about their desire to earning points for a trip. All the student needs to do is buy some magazines. Some of these con artists will not hesitate to use intimidation. There are several things you can do. When approached tell the seller no and walk away. If they follow you, pull out your cell phone and dial 911 and talk to the police. When being intimidate or surrounded look for a opportunity to notify the police. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Calls, 3 Suspicious Activity Reports, 2 Burned Out Light Reports, 2 Unsecured Door reports between 09/19/12 and 09/20/12. 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. 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\
