Report for 10/03/2014


Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday, 10/02/14 and Friday, 10/03/14. ****Administrative Messages**** October is Relationship Violence Prevention Month! Voices Against Violence, a program of the Counseling and Mental Health Center, hosts a series of events to promote healthy relationships and to educate the student body on unhealthy and abusive relationships. Events include the kick-off to the 2nd Annual Be an Anchor Campaign - a fundraising dinner to support the VAV Survivor's Emergency Fund, the Rally for Healthy Relationships, a public performance of Get Sexy Get Consent, and Breaking the Silence – a speak-out for survivors. All events are free and open to the entire campus and Austin community. Join VAV in this multifaceted effort to educate the campus about the dynamics of relationship violence, services and options available to survivors, and what we can do to collectively build a safer campus. For a full list of events please see: http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/vav/vav_calendar.html or https://www.facebook.com/events/722350021179069/ Follow VAV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @UTaustinVAV #relationshipping Sign-up for the Citizen’s Police Academy and learn about the fascinating world of Law Enforcement. It is time for the 12th session of UTPD’s Citizen Police Academy. The Citizen Police Academy begins on Monday, October 6, 2014, and continues every Monday night from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for seven weeks concluding on November 17, 2014. In these classes you will learn many of the inner operations of the police department and be introduced to all the services this agency provides. Attendance at six of the seven nights is required for graduation. The classes will be held in the UT Police Building at 2201 Robert Dedman in Austin, Texas. Applicants are subject to a criminal background check prior to admittance in the class. For more information, please contact Lt. G. Stephenson by e-mail at Gregory.Stephenson@austin.utexas.edu GUADALUPE PARKING GARAGE, 417 West 17th Street Graffiti: A black indelible marker was used to write an illegible word on an intelligible parking sign. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 10/03/14 at 12:01 AM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT student was discovered sitting in the stairwell located on the northwest side of the parking garage by one of UTPD’s finest bike patrol officers. The student told the officer he was “smoking bud.” The officer quickly observed a glass pipe containing the residue of burned “bud” and a plastic bag containing the green leafy “bud.” Occurred on 10/02/14 at 8:47 AM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Theft: A black Apple iPhone 4S was stolen when it was left unattended on the north side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on 10/02/14 between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. 2400 University Avenue Leaving the Scene Collision: The right front fender, front bumper and right headlamp to a blue Chrysler 4-door were damaged while the Chrysler was parked and unattended. The damage is conducive of a traffic collision. The driver of the striking vehicle drove away from the scene without leaving their information as required by law. Repair cost: $800.00. Occurred on 10/02/14 between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 30 Alarm Reports, 6 Suspicious Activity Reports, 8 Traffic Violations, 1 Medical Emergency Report, 1 Welfare Concern Report, 2 Found Property Reports, 3 Unsecured Door Reports and 5 Public Assist Reports between 10/02/14 and 10/03/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/