Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Wednesday, 12/17/14 and Thursday, 12/18/14. ’tis the Season for Tips With the holiday season in full swing, we have been inundated with request to put information from different sources regarding holiday safety and prevention tips. One source is from State Farm Insurance. If you would like to review their tips, visit: http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/family/finances/common-holiday-scams-to-avoid/index.html?cmpid=enews-dec14 Another request comes to us from our brothers and sisters in blue at The Austin Police Department. Their tips included: The Austin Police Department Burglary Unit would like to remind Austin citizens that the period immediately after Thanksgiving and Christmas typically sparks a rise in burglaries. In order to help keep your possessions safe, APD’s Burglary Unit would like to remind you of the following: o Break down all boxes from your gifts and place them in a dark colored trash bag or a closed trash container to avoid burglars knowing there are new items in your residence o Close window shades and blinds when no one is home to prevent burglars from window shopping in your home o Close and lock all windows and doors prior to leaving your residence o Secure all valuables from immediate view such as laptops, cellphones, wallets, etc.; if a burglar looks in and sees a laptop close to the door or window, it becomes an easy target o Close and lock your garage, as well as any storage sheds, on your property o Record all serial numbers of valuables so that police can have the opportunity to try to recover your property if it is stolen; if you keep your list in an electronic device, ensure you have a printed copy available in the event your device is stolen o Call in suspicious persons and vehicles to 911 immediately, so that officers can identify the intentions of the person and/or vehicle in your neighborhood The University of Texas at Austin Police Department would like to add some reminders for safe partying and DWI prevention. During this festive time of year, many people partake in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. To help keep you safe while consuming, consider the following: - Don’t take your car if you plan to drink. That way you won’t be tempted to drive. Have sober friend or take a cab. - Know your limits and stay within those limits. A sober friend can help with this too. - Eat something before you go out and throughout the night. - Alternate alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic ones (preferably water). - Mind your drink – only accept a drink from a wait staff member or a bar tender. Once you set your drink down forsake it and order a new one. Watch people’s hands as they move anywhere around your drink. If someone else’s hands move too close to your drink – forsake that drink and order a new one. This time of year is all about being thankful for the life you have and celebrating that life, reminiscing about the past and preparing for a bright future. By taking precautions when it comes to your alcohol use in the last days of 2014, you can secure your future celebrations in 2015. ART BUILDING, 2301 San Jacinto Theft: A 5” Dewalt orbital sander and extension cord were stolen after they were left in an unsecured locker located in a 2nd floor hallway. Loss value: $95.00. Occurred on 12/17/14 between 12 midnight and 5:00 PM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A UT student reported using a rental locker to secure her flip flops and hiking sneakers. The student placed the Division of Recreational Sports issued lock to secure the locker. When the student returned to the locker, she discovered a different lock was on the locker she had rented. With the assistance of Recreational Sports Staff, the student was able to open the locker and discovered someone else’s clothes were in the locker. The student’s flip flops and sneakers were missing. Loss value: $30.00. Occurred between 10/31/14 and 12/16/14 at 5:15 PM. 200 West 7th Street Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Marijuana: A non-UT subject was found “drooling on herself” as she was slumped over in the driver’s seat of her running but stationary 2007 Honda Accord. When awakened, the subject must have believed she was “number 1” as she extended a single upright finger toward the police officer while exclaiming a suggestion the officer should do something very private to himself. The subject was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating substance to the point she was deemed to have been driving or at least drooling while intoxicated. Before the subject’s vehicle was towed, a black zippered bag containing .83 grams of marijuana was located inside the vehicle. Occurred on 12/18/14 at 2:03 AM. 100 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found looking at and shaking bicycles that were secured to the bicycle rack located on the north east side of the Perry Castaneda Library. Occurred on 12/17/14 at 7:45 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 Alarm Reports, 4 Suspicious Activity Reports, 4 Unsecured Door Reports, 2 Traffic Violations, and 1 Collision Report between 12/17/14 and 12/18/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
