Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Wednesday, 02/24/16 and Thursday, 02/25/16. ****Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)**** The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program. Our courses are taught by certified RAD instructors and provide you with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire physical defense program for reference and continuous personal growth. The RAD System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many Colleges and Universities. The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, and unique teaching methodology. The RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault, by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance. The next RAD class is now open. To sign-up, visit https://police.utexas.edu/rad/ UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Ave Criminal Trespass: A UT staff member reported the presence of a person at this location who had received a prior criminal trespass warning. When officers arrived, they discovered that the person had actually received several prior warnings. He then told officers that he did not believe that they had the authority to arrest him (Despite the fact that officers had previously arrested him for the same offense at the same location). Our officers disagreed and provided him with a ride to Travis County Central Booking to demonstrate the extent of their disagreement. Occurred on 02/24/16 at 8:56AM. PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS, 10611 Exploration Way Theft: A UT staff member reported the theft of some books from an unlocked office. Estimated loss: $175. Occurred between 02/21/16 at 5:00PM and 02/23/16 at 8:00AM. TOWNES HALL, 727 E Dean Keeton St Theft: A UT student reported the theft of their bicycle from the bicycle racks at this location. The bicycle had only its front tire secured by a U-lock to the rack. Estimated loss: $525. Occurred on 02/24/16 between 3:15PM and 3:40PM. JESTER ACADEMIC BUILDING, 201 E 21st St Theft: A UT student reported the theft of their bicycle from the bicycle racks at this location. Estimated loss: $100. Occurred between 02/20/16 at 8:00PM and 02/21/16 at 10:00AM. 2300 BLOCK OF GUADALUPE ST Possession of a Controlled Substance: A UTPD officer was patrolling in the area and noticed a subject with a hand-rolled cigarillo. Knowing that this is a common method to smoke a synthetic cannabinoid, the officer stopped and asked the person what they were smoking. The person replied, “K2â€, which is a common street name for the synthetic cannabinoid. The officer found probable cause to place the surprisingly honest citizen under arrest for possession of that substance. Occurred on 02/21/16 at 5:52PM. 700 BLOCK OF E LAVACA ST Criminal Trespass Warning: A UTPD Guard noticed a person climb the locked gates of a UT-owned construction site. Officers responded and detained the subject. The person told officers that they had to answer an urgent call of nature and required privacy to do so. When officers found that there was no evidence of a criminal offense they issued the modest person a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/25/16 at 2:11AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 16 Alarm Reports, 16 Traffic Violations, 1 Motor Vehicle Collision, 6 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 Medical Assist Requests, 1 Stuck Elevator Report, 1 Found Property Report, and 7 Public Assist Requests between 02/24/16 and 02/25/16. Prepared by: Ofc. R. Land To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
