Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday 09/10/15 and Friday 09/11/15. Citizen's Police Academy Announcement Every year, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department provides our UT Family the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of our department during a Citizen's Police Academy (CPA). Our next CPA is rapidly approaching. If you are interested in attending The University of Texas at Austin Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy, please see the attached documents. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Classes Posted The University of Texas at Austin Police Department has posted two RAD courses for this Fall Semester. RAD is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women. The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance then progresses on to the basics of hands-on defensive training. Please visit The University of Texas at Austin Police Department webpage to register – www.utexas.edu/police More Transportation Safety Information As you can see from the below listing of 16 traffic violations, UT Police Officers have been busy doing their part to remind bicyclists and drivers of motor vehicles of the traffic laws and safety concerns while navigating the 40 Acres. Today, I would like to address the many pedestrians on campus. You play a significant role in the safe and efficient passage of everyone on campus. To start with, be an active pedestrian. Turn your attention away from your cell phone and to the happenings around you. Pay attention to the potential hazards around you while you walk. Those hazards could include vehicles approaching as you step out into traffic. While pedestrians have the right-of-way, it is incumbent upon the pedestrian to make sure bicyclists and vehicle drivers see you and yield to you before you step in front of them. By paying attention to the on-goings around you, a mugger is less likely to select you as victim. Looking around campus it is easy to believe most pedestrians do not believe traffic laws apply to them. This just simply is not the case. There are several traffic laws that apply to pedestrians. Most of those laws pertain to pedestrians being in the roadway. Crossing the roadway where there is no designated crosswalk comes to mind here. Another concern we hear about is pedestrians crossing at red-light intersections against the crossing signal. Many of the intersections along Dean Keeton Street have specific times when pedestrians are allowed to cross. Sadly, many pedestrians also cross the intersection when vehicular traffic has a greenlight. This prevents vehicular traffic from making turns at intersections or worse, places cars and pedestrians in the crosswalk at the same time. We all share the responsibility for safe passage on campus. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Theft: A blue Mongoose bicycle was stolen while it was secured with two cable locks to the bicycle racks located on the northeast side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred between 09/04/15 at 11:59 PM and 09/09/15 at 9:30 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: The UT Police Department has recommended the use of two DIFFERENT types of locks for bicycle security for years. It is important to note in this case that two locks were used, but they were both cable locks. The thief only needed one tool to defeat each lock. That tool was more than likely a cutting device like wire cutters or bolt cutters. If a cable lock and a u-lock were used to secure the bicycle then the thief would need a cutting tool and a prying tool. Most thieves don't carry both of these types of tools with them. ERNEST COCKRELL Jr, 301 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was reported as loitering inside the building. The subject was known by the reporting person as someone who had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning. The subject was located inside a 3rd floor room where it was confirmed had had been issued said warning. The subject was subsequently taken into custody. Occurred on 09/10/15 at 8:30 AM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: $300 in cash was stolen from a wallet that was left on a bench inside the ground level weight room while the owner did squats nearby. Occurred on 09/10/15 between 10:15 PM and 10:40 PM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Theft: An Apple iPhone 5 was stolen from an unsecured 4th floor office. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between 09/09/15 at 6:00 PM and 09/10/15 at 7:30 AM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were found sleeping on the south side of the building. Both subjects received a wake-up call in the form of written criminal trespass warnings. Occurred on 09/10/15 at 7:45 AM. 200 West 24th Street Criminal Mischief: The right rear window of a black Nissan Pathfinder was broken while the vehicle was legally parked and unattended. No items inside the vehicle were disturbed or missing. Repair cost: $200.00. Occurred non 09/10/15 between 7:20 AM and 1:00 PM. 2200 Guadalupe Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was found lying on the sidewalk. The subject learned that if you have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for a parole violation, then you probably shouldn't block a public sidewalk by lying down. Occurred on 09/10/15 at 7:30 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 30 Alarm Reports, 16 Traffic Violations, 10 Suspicious Activity Reports, 7 Medical Emergency Assist Requests, 2 Found Property Reports, 1 Malfunctioning Light Report, 1 Unsecured Door Report, 1 Stuck Elevator Report and 6 Public Assist Requests between 09/10/15 and 09/11/15. Prepared by: Ofc. 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