Bicycle Registration
Bicycle thefts are one of the highest reported crimes at UT as well as within the City of Austin.  If is not the quality of the bicycle that is attracting the thief, it is the quality of the lock being used to secure the bike to the bike rack.  Many of the reported stolen bikes, the former owner was using only a self-locking cable lock.

Consider looking into a two-lock locking system when securing your bicycle on campus.  This locking system will incorporate a U-shaped lock that uses a flat key.  The second lock used; a self-locking cable lock.  The U-shaped lock will secure the bike to the bike rack.  The self-locking cable lock secures the rear tire to the bike frameYou are now requiring the thief to use two separate tools in order to steal your property.

Now take a few minutes and go online and register your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation: www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/bicycle_register.php

The serial number is located on the sprocket of many of the bicycles.  However you will see several sets of numbers, look for a number that begins with a letter followed by a long string of numbers.

Online Property Registration
Items with a serial number such as laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, electronics, and bikes are eligible. Registering your property is very helpful in theft investigations and in returning lost property to its rightful owner. Without identifying information, recovering stolen property is virtually impossible. Logon to https://www.utexas.edu/police/property/ to register your property today.

Emergency Text Message Service
The University of Texas at Austin and its police department are responsible for notifying faculty, staff, and students of emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, building evacuations, campus closures, etc.). The University employs a wide variety of tools to make sure everyone on campus is informed during an emergency event—including text messaging.  In order to accomplish emergency text messaging more effectively, the University is collecting cell phone numbers from members of our campus community. Effective August 26, 2009, this database of cell phone numbers will be used for emergency text messages.

Please complete the form at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert so you will become an integral part of this important emergency notification system and help the university to achieve the highest standards of campus and community safety.

RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE)
Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates

The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that cover assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training.
http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/

Defensive Driving
Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer.
UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need.  The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver’s license.  For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php

Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL)
The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD).  BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community.  By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks.  For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050.

Contact UT Police at 471-4441 or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime.  Your call may help solve or prevent a crime.

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Submitted by Madeline Chauvin