Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Tuesday, 11/26/13 and Wednesday, 11/27/13. MANY OF YOU WILL TRAVEL BOTH NEAR AND FAR FOR THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. HERE ARE A FEW SAFETY TIPS YOU MAY INCORPORATE INTO YOUR SCHEDULES; HOME PREPERATION: -CHECK OUT A LIGHT TIMER FROM UTPD, TO ACTIVATE LIGHTS AND GIVE THE APPEARANCE THAT SOMEONE IS HOME -GET A TRUSTWORTHY NEIGHBOR TO COLLECT YOUR MAIL -MAKE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AWARE OF YOUR EXPECTED ARRIVAL TIMES VEHICLE ACCIDENTS & ROADSIDE SERVICE: -GET VEHICLE TUNE-UPS -KNOW YOUR ROUTE OF TRAVEL AND LET SOMEONE KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT YOU -IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE FOLLOWING A COLLISION, PULL OVER AT A SAFE WELL LIT LOCATION, AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE -IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE, LOCK ALL DOORS, ROLL UP WINDOWS, AND CALL THE POLICE -TEXAS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE NUMBER, 1-800-525-5555, IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF YOUR TXDL - PLAN RESTROOM STOPS AND BREAKES ALONG THE WAY AT A SAFE FAMILIAR LOCATION -CHECK IN PERIODICALLY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO UPDATE TRAVEL INFORMATION ATTACHED IS A REMINDER FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S UNDERAGE DRINKING TASK FORCE, REGARDING DRINKING AND DRIVING, THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. 2300 GUADALUPE STREET Driving While Intoxicated: A white mini Van was observed stopped in the roadway at 2300 Guadalupe for a couple of green light cycles. The vehicle’s ignition was on and an unconscious male was in the driver’s seat. All of the windows were rolled up, loud music playing (quite possibly the band Asleep at the Wheel), and the car was in neutral. An alert UT Police Officer placed a wheel block under the vehicle’s tire to prevent it from rolling. After a couple minutes, the driver responded to the UT Police Officer’s request to wake up and exit the vehicle. The driver displayed multiple signs of intoxication but stated that he had not consumed alcohol. Following the subject’s very believable statement, his wooden nose began to grow, and the UT Police Officers found a nearly empty glass bottle of beer in the vehicle console area. The subject consented to field sobriety testing and he was found to be intoxicated to a point in which it was not safe to operate a motor vehicle. The subject was arrested for Driving While Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11/27/13, at 2:15 AM. 100 WEST MARTIN LUTHER KING STREET Public Intoxication: A UT Student was seen walking in the roadway at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Lavaca. The subject was waving his arms in the air, possibly attempting to fly, before walking to the sidewalk and leaning against a wall. A UT Police Officer performed a welfare check and immediately noticed a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the subject. After failed attempts to contact a sober friend, the subject was arrested for Public Intoxication which landed him in jail at Central Booking. Occurred on: 11/27/13, at 1:43 AM. CLARK FIELD, 300 EAST 21ST STREET Theft: A UT Student reported his LG Optimus L9 cell phone and wallet containing various cards stolen from Clark Field. Estimated Loss Value: $185.00 Occurred on: 11/26/13, at 9:40 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 19 Alarm Reports between 11/26/13 and 11/27/13. 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\
