Report for 11/08/2013


Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Thursday, 11/07/13 and Friday, 11/08/13. Attached is flyer from the JESTER ACADEMIC CENTER, 201 EAST 21ST STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A female UT student was found passed out in a women’s bathroom stall located on the ground level of Jester Academic. The subject was able to wake up and sit up, while speaking to UT Police Officers. UT Police Officers smelled an odor of alcohol coming from the subject when she spoke. The subject admitted to drinking earlier in the night downtown at 6th street. The subject was identified as being under the legal drinking age of 21 by her driver’s license. The subject received a citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and was released from the scene. Occurred on: 11/08/13, at 3:37 AM. 300 EAST 21ST STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed a female subject vomiting, while a male subject assisted her with balance, in the 300 block of East 21st Street. The male subject stated that today was her birthday and they both consumed alcohol. While identifying the subjects, the UT Police Officer found that the male subject was found to be under the legal drinking age of 21. The male subject was issued a citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and both subjects were released on scene. Occurred on: 11/08/13, at 2:38 AM. BRAZOS GARAGE, 200 EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD Criminal Mischief: The northeast gate arm at the Brazos Garage located on level G was found damaged and bent to a 90 degree angle. Estimated Repair Cost: $250.00 Occurred on: 11/08/13, at 3:00 AM. JESTER WEST, 201 EAST 21ST STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: UT Police Officers responded to Jester West Dormitory for a report of a highly intoxicated female subject that vomited in her room. EMS was contacted and the subject received further evaluation before being released by EMS on scene. The subject was found to be under the legal drinking age of 21 and the report was forwarded it to the Dean of Students Office. Occurred on: 11/08/13, at 2:08 AM. CLARK FIELD, 300 EAST 21ST STREET Theft: A UT Student reported his wallet containing various cards as stolen from the basketball courts located at Clark Field. A second UT Student reported his wallet containing various cards as stolen from the same area. Estimated Loss Value: $79.00 Occurred on: 11/07/13, at 9:18 PM. WELCH HALL, 105 EAST 21ST STREET Burglary, Fraud: A UT Staff member reported her unattended brown wallet containing $30.00 cash and various cards as stolen from a 2nd floor room in Welch Hall. Prior to cancellation, the UT Staff member’s cards were used for several unauthorized transactions. Estimated Loss Value: $48.00 Occurred on: 11/07/13, at 4:10 PM. UTPD ENCOURAGES YOU TO ACTIVELY PREVENT CRIME! Theft is a crime of opportunity and is the most common crime on college campuses. Remove the temptation and opportunity by not leaving your property unattended, no matter where you might be. Be aware of your surroundings and engrave all valuable property with your state issued Driver’s License number or ID number. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Reports, 2 Lost/ Found Reports, 1 Assist Outside Agency Report, 3 Suspicious Activities Reports, 1 Injured Person Report, 1 False 911 Report, and 1 Welfare Concern Report between 11/07/13 and 11/08/13. ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE Report bias incidents that you experience or witness to CCRT (Campus Climate Response Team) online at http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ccrt To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/maps/ 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. uRide, an Austin-based start-up, will provide rides home from the PCL to students between the hours of 12 a.m. and 3 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Rides each evening will be provided at no charge, thanks to sponsorship by PTS. Logon to: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/uride/ for more information! 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 12-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 who 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 Layne Brewster at 512-232-9638 or via e-mail to layne.brewster@austin.utexas.edu Prepared by: Ofc. Moore To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php\