Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 08/05/14 and Wednesday, 08/06/14. ***WORDS OF ADVICE FROM OUR AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTNERS*** The Austin Police Department West District Representative asked us to pass along some useful information regarding the pending rush of students moving into off campus housing around the 40 Acres. Please take time to read their words of wisdom below: During the move in time in August, the Austin Police Dept. is often over-run with calls regarding parking violations in the West Campus area. We would like to remind you to be cognizant of all “No parking/tow away zones.” Also we ask that you not block streets, fire hydrants, alleys, drive ways, etc. We will have extra patrol out monitoring and enforcing the above listed violations as well as looking for other violations. Also, we ask that you be aware of your surroundings and who may be watching you. Be sure to keep your vehicles locked when unattended, shut and lock your residence door, and do not prop open exterior doors on apartment complexes. Code enforcement will also be out monitoring/enforcing potential code violations. Vehicle Safety o Most vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity. o Most of the items stolen are left within plain view. o Many victims do not lock their doors or roll up their windows. o Most commonly stolen items include wallets, purses, briefcases, backpacks, cell phones and accessories, portable electronics, and cd’s. o If you wallet/purse are stolen you could become a victim of fraud. o If you walk up on your vehicle while a crime is in progress this incident has the potential to become violent. o Your vehicle can be burglarized in less time than it takes to read this. Personal Safety o Be aware of your surroundings and walk in well-lit areas. o Do not walk alone at night. Avoid areas that are less populated. o Be alert and observant so you can give a good description to police. o Watch your drink and your friends drink. Date rape drugs do happen. o A majority of sexual assaults are committed by somebody you know. In the vast majority of these cases, alcohol is the most commonly used “weapon”. Always have a plan and stay in pairs. What if I’m afraid to call the Police? • Callers can remain anonymous. • You may request the responding officer not contact you. • If you don’t call who will. STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, 2201 Speedway Avenue Graffiti: A UT staff member reported some unknown person or persons used a blue indelible marker to write a word on a bathroom stall. Estimated cleanup cost: $25.00. Reported on 08/05/14, at 9:00 AM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Avenue Criminal Trespass and Possession of Marijuana-2 Oz or Less: A UT staff member reported a Non-UT subject sleeping, in the cafeteria, after the building closed. She woke him and asked him to leave. He went back to sleep. The subject had a prior Criminal Trespass Warning for the same location. Upon a search, incidental to arrest, a useable amount of Marijuana and two knives were found in his possession. Occurred on 08/06/14, at 12:00 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Reports, 1 Callbox Activation, 13 Traffic Violations, 1 Unsecured Door Report, 10 Public Assist Requests, 1 Suspicious Person Report, 1 Lost and Found Property Report, 1 Accidental Damage Report, and 2 Accident Involving Damage Reports between 08/05/14 and 08/06/14. 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 William R. Pieper at 512-232-9634 or via e-mail to photocop@mail.utexas.edu Prepared by: Ofc. Layne Brewster To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
