National Police Week - UTSA

The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department

A campus safety newsletter for the UTSA community

In This Issue: Chief of Police: Steve Barrera Assistant Chief of Police: Dan Pena Patrol Div. Commander: Capt. Douglas Sonego Lt. Paul English Support Services Div. Commander: Capt. Dan Kiley Lt. Robert Hudson Administrative Support Commander: Lt. Stephanie Schoneborn Edited by: Sgt. Elizabeth Carter Story Contributions: Ofc. Maranda Tupper

National Police Memorial week

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2013 Line of Duty Deaths

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Campus Preparedness

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Detective Time

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All Access

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Safety Message

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Schedule of Events

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Lost and Found

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Monthly Crime Report

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The Bottom Line

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Protecting Your Future...Today

May 11-17, 2014 is National Police Week In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. This was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The President proclaimed May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of each year during which such May 15 occurs, as Police Week. That the police officers of America having worked devotedly and selflessly in behalf of the people of our Nation, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves. That officers having safeguarded the lives and property of their fellow Americans by the enforcement of our laws, those same officers had given our country internal freedom from fear of the violence and civil disorder that presently affected other nations. The proclamation was entered on 1 October 1962.

brance of their sacrifices. The office of Student Conduct and Community Standards along with Housing, Student Activities and several other members of the community are making arrangements to demonstrate their gratitude for members of the UTSA Police Department by creating “goody bags” with small treats for the sworn personnel of the department. A practice which has served to mark a moment in which the community not only remembers those who have fallen in service to their communities; but also to demonstrate appreciation for those who devote their daily lives in service. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take an opportunity to visit the UTSA Police website http://utsa.edu/utsapd/ and see what’s new and available. Visit our Facebook and twitter to express any thoughts, words of gratitude and or expressions of condolences during Police Week.

National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America's law enforcement community. Principal organizers of National Police Week National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), which sponsors the annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Fraternal Order of Police/Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary (FOP/ FOPA), which organize the Peace Officers Memorial Day Service at the U.S. Capitol. And Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), which holds the National Police Survivors' Conference. The UTSA Police department along with other university partners and distinguished guests will be honoring those Texas Peace Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice over the past year, by hosting a memorial service at the Sombrilla area adjacent to the John Peace Library. A wreath is scheduled to be placed at the John Peace flag poles (Thursday, May 15) as a symbolic gesture to mark a rememUTSA Office of Business Affairs: Your Partner for Successful Solutions!

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2013 Line of Duty Deaths Police Officer Robert C. Deckard, Jr. San Antonio Police Department, TX EOW: Friday, December 20, 2013

Sergeant Jorge Luis "JL" Garcia Pharr Police Department, TX EOW: Friday, August 9, 2013

Sergeant Investigator Fredrich Adam Sowders Burleson County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Thursday, December 19, 2013

Police Officer Robert Layden "Bobby" Hornsby Killeen Police Department, TX EOW: Sunday, July 14, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Adam J. Davis Bell County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Police Chief Steven K. Fleming Gainesville Police Department, TX EOW: Friday, November 1, 2013

Lieutenant Clay D. Crabb Austin Police Department, TX EOW: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Sergeant Lance Allen "Lou" McLean Hood County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Police Officer William Jason Sprague Texarkana Police Department, TX EOW: Saturday, June 15, 2013

K9 Roscoe Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TX EOW: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Billy F. "Bubba" Kennedy Upton County Sheriff's Department, TX EOW: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Police Officer Larry Dale Candelari Pasadena Police Department, TX EOW: Friday, April 26, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Michael Neal Freeman Harrison County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Sunday, September 8, 2013

Deputy Sheriff Chad Christian Key Grayson County Sheriff's Office, TX EOW: Saturday, April 20, 2013

Reference: http://www.odmp.org

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Campus Preparedness Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA (UTSA Director of Emergency Management)

DROUGHT = FIRE DANGER What a year this has been so far! 2014 has challenged first responders all over Texas when it comes to wildfires, and there doesn’t seem to be any huge relief in sight. With this in mind, we all need to do our part to get through this dry period together to protect lives and preserve our beautiful campus and community. In order to keep our UTSA community and San Antonio neighborhoods safe, it’s important to recognize HOW a wildfire can start. The most common ways a person unintentionally starts a fire is by tossing lit cigarettes/cigar butts on the ground, parking vehicles and/or power equipment over dry grass, lighting fireworks, and not tending to planned

fire sources (i.e. barbecue pit, campfire). These heat sources can quickly ignite dry grass and brush, and in the right conditions start a fire that not only impacts San Antonio and UTSA operations, but can endanger lives and threaten critical infrastructure and property. So, what can you do to PREVENT wildfires at UTSA and our surrounding area? • Remove any dead branches from trees or bushes in your yard. • Keep grass short by mowing regularly. • Completely extinguish and dispose of cigarette and cigar butts properly. Do not drop them onto brush or throw them from a car window. • Do not park vehicles on dry grassy areas - hot exhaust systems, wheel bearings, and car undercarriages can start fires. • Barbecuing in apartments or on apartment balconies or decks is illegal. It could result in a fine up to $2,000 and cause serious fire damage. • Keep barbecue grills and propane tanks at least 10 feet from any building or deck. Have a lid and a water source like a hose nearby. Never leave them unattended and place barbecue ashes in a metal container and soak with water. • Using fireworks within the city limits of San

Antonio is illegal. This dangerous activity causes hundreds of grass fires each year. • Burning trash or other materials is illegal in the City and banned in the County. • Keep your home clear of brush and debris like dried leaves and twigs, especially your roof and gutters. Remember, we are all in this together, so please be fire wise and spread the word about the dangers associated with the current drought and wildfire threat. Let’s not add our campus to the 7,330,000* acres of land that has burned in the US this year! To report a fire, call (210) 458-4911 immediately. Protect our campus, protect our community, and protect yourself – BE FIRE WISE UTSA! *Source: US Forest Service & Ad Council

Questions? Call or email the UTSA Office of Emergency Management at (210) 4586851 or [email protected].

Detective Time by Sgt. Thomas Calucci (Supervisor, Criminal Investigations) Many of us have been victims of theft or know someone who has been a victim. At times it may be difficult to locate stolen items if there are no witnesses, surveillance video or traceable evidence. So how can you make it easier for Detectives investigating your theft case? Here are a few tips that can help us with the recovery or identification of your personal property that has been stolen.

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First, record information that will help identify your property. Keep it filed in a safe and easily accessible location so you can provide it to the Detectives if you file a theft report. You should consider photographing your property and writing down its serial number, brand name and model on the back of the photograph. This will alleviate some stress when the Detective asks you to provide a description of the stolen item. It will also allow the Detective to quickly research various pawn shops if in case it was

pawned. If you have credit or debit cards, have the number and card type saved and stored somewhere accessible upon request of the Officer taking the report. Call and cancel your stolen credit card and immediately request for a statement or information pertaining to any non authorized charges, such as location, date, times and purchase amounts. This will help expedite the investigation process and allow us to possibly obtain surveillance video, if available, from locations where the card was used. Secondly you should etch your driver’s license number to the back of your property near the serial number. Example: (TX11112222). This will make it easier to identify if it is recovered or pawned. A pawn shop should not accept any property that belongs to a third party without proof of ownership. If you do not have the capability of etching your driver’s license to your property, the UTSA Police Department Crime Prevention Unit provides this

service free of charge. The third tip involves one of the most popular stolen items on campus, but the hardest to recover. I am talking about your school books. Books are difficult to locate because there is nothing that uniquely identifies them as belonging to you. Therefore, you should write your name or something that identifies you as the owner of the book somewhere inside the book itself, even under a specific page. This will allow Detectives to look at books that have recently been resold to bookstores and identify yours.


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The UTSA Police Department is providing an instructional video to assist with actions that should be taken during a critical incident. This 20 minute training video demonstrates how to respond to an active shooter situation. Go to www.utsa.edu/utsapd/Shots_fired/Shots_Fired.html.

ALL ACCESS: by Jessenia Skelton (Director of Security Services) All Access: Access Removal As we finish out the spring semester, Access Services would like to remind departments to submit their lists for card access removal. Please let us know who within your department will no longer need electronic access as we close out the spring semester. Email Access Services at [email protected], with the first and last names, banner ID numbers, door numbers and the date you would like to have the access removed. In preparation for the upcoming semester, we also ask that you submit new requests for access at your earliest convenience. “Authorized Requestors” should include first and last names, banner numbers, door numbers to include exterior doors if they are needed. This will ensure that faculty,

To obtain pamphlets or information, please stop by the UTSA Police Department/ Access Services office.

[email protected].

staff and researchers have access to the building when it is closed during upcoming holidays or afterhours. If you have any questions regarding access control in your area, please contact us at 458-6486 or 458-6855.

Ofc Maranda Tupper’s Safety Message Buckling up in the back seat Unbelted backseat passengers can become projectiles in a car crash: they can be tossed around inside the vehicle and even can injure or kill those in the front seat.

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Riders in the back seat who use lap and shoulder belts are 44% more likely to survive in a crash than unrestrained occupants in passenger cars and 73% more likely in passenger vans and SUVs.

Crime Prevention Officer Photo: on file

Attention all adults It’s simple. Texas law requires drivers and all passengers in a vehicle to be secured by a safety belt. Yes, that means unbuckled adult passengers in the back seat now can get tickets, too.

Student’s be proactive If you drive be aware the UTSA Police Department is a supporting and active participating agency in the awareness campaign.


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Schedule of Events For May 2014 CPU (minimum 6 attendees) SD 351: Community Repose to an Active Shooter

CPU (minimum 6 attendees) SD350: Personal Safety Ad hoc at any Campus

Ad hoc at any Campus Learn strategies for surviving an active shooter situation.

Find out how to reduce your risks of becoming a victim of crime both on and off campus.

May 24th , 2014 13th Annual “Police & Fire Fighters Memorial 5/10K Honoring those who gave all http:// www.purnellracing.com/default.html

May 15, 2014 Peace Officer Memorial John Peace Flagpole Begins 9:00am—9:30am 2013 Texas Honor Role Call

Lost and Found All found property that is turned in to the University Police Lost & Found section is stored at the University Police Lost & Found for 60 days. After 60 days, the found property is transferred to the Surplus Property Department for public auctions or further disposition. To report lost property items or to make inquiries regarding lost property call 210.458.6247 (Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm). To claim found property items, individuals must present a valid Texas Driver’s license, UTSA photo ID card or a valid photo ID card from another source; military ID or another state photo ID card. Individuals must be able to accurately describe the property that was lost in order to claim property from the lost & found section. ** NOTE—Departments, please promptly turn in any lost and found items you may have so we can return them to their owners in a timely fashion. The below listed items are currently being held by UTSAPD. If not claimed in 30 days, they will be disposed of in accordance with policy. QTY 1

AFFCU Debit Card

Item

Belongs to David Hugo Lopez

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Keys

Description Various Brands, Colors & Styles

1

Air Tran Credit Card

Belongs to Fernando S. Godinez

1

Meineke Debit Card

Belongs to Santiago Guerra

1

American Express Cash Card

5

Bag/Backpacks

1

Bank of America Debit Card

1 2

Bank Of America Debit Card Bank Of America Debit CardPreferred Customer

5

Binders/Folders

1

Birth Certificate

22

Books

1

Border Federal Credit Union Debit Card

14

Description

Item

4

Misc Cards

Belongs to Hatam Mushtaq Various Brands, Colors & Styles

Santikos Theatres Reel Deal Rewards Card, Chisholm Hall Swipe Card, Starbucks Card, Xpectations Debit Valued Customer,

14

Misc. Electronics

Various Brands, Colors & Styles

Belongs to Fawziah Yahya A Asiri Belongs to Valerie Diaz

9 1

No Name Various Brands, Colors & Styles Belongs to Aidan William Mcgrath Various Brands, Colors & Styles Belongs to Marisa I. Garcia Various Brands, Colors & Styles (1 belongs to Edwin Huisman)

Misc. Items Name Tag/Swipe Card

Ticket stub, meal card, lottery ticket, ink cartridge, pill box, library card, pencil pouches Belongs to Michael West

1

Navy Federal Credit Union Debit Card

1

Northwest Vista Student ID

1

Pocke Journal

41

Prescription & Sunglasses

Belongs to Greenley Littlejohn Various Brands, Colors & Styles

Religious Item

Belongs to Delia Torres

1

Belongs to Adam Pena Belongs to Nasser Aslaadoon

1

Security Service Federal Credit Union Debit Card


1

TX DL

Belongs to Parmdeep Singh Grewal

32

Calculators Cell phone & Laptop Chargers

9

Cell phones/Cases


1

TX DL

Belongs to Catherine Rita Pinney

1

Chase Debit

Belongs to Jonathan E. Martinez

1

TX DL

Belongs to Natalie Rios Reyna

1

TX DL

2 1

Checks

7

Costco member card CPS Bill Earbuds/Earphones

Belongs to Mohammad M Alshammari 3 Belongs to Zhenxing Niu 1 Belongs to Dave Ragsdale Various Brands, Colors & Styles 1

2

Electronic Tablets


1

Frost Debit Card

1 1

1

32

Belongs to Gerardo J. Flores II

Umbrellas

Belongs to Vanessa Sanchez Various Brands, Colors & Styles

USAA Debit Card

Belongs to Alyssa Arispe

USAA Debit Card

Belongs to Brittany R. Garcia

1

USAA Debit Card

Belongs to Valerie N. Salinas

Belongs to Armando Marron Jr.

1

Voter Registration Card

Insurance card - BCBS

Belongs to R. Martinez Gonzalez

1

Wallet

Belongs to Lakisha Ware Six Flags Season Pass belongs to Thomas Washington

Insurance Card Liberty Mutal Jewelry & Watches

Belongs to Hermes D. Gallo Various Brands, Colors & Styles

1

Walmart Name Tag

Belongs to Andrea

1

Wells Fargo Debit Card

Luz Yvette Alvarado

1

Wells Fargo Debit Card

Belongs to Bertha A. Elizondo


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Crime Report for the Month of April 2014 The below is a summary of the crimes that occurred as of the 20th of the last month. For more information, go to www.utsa.edu/utsapd and click on Crime Stats.

Thefts =

11

Alcohol Arrests =

27

Burglary of Vehicle =

0

Drug Arrests =

5

Assaults =

3

DWI/DUI Arrests =

4

Theft of Motor Vehicle =

1

Other Crimes =

2

The Bottom Line by Chief Steve Barrera It seems like the 2014 spring semester went by extremely fast. Now that finals are here and graduation is upon us, we need to take the time to reflect back on our experiences and prepare for summer break.

Chief Steve Barrera UTSA Police Department Photo From: File

To those of you graduating, congratulations, we wish you luck in all your future endeavors. And to everybody, regardless of whether you’re graduating, or still working towards

graduating, we’d like to remind you to play it safe this summer and avoid engaging in unnecessary risks like drunk driving or driving while under the influence. A DUI or DWI goes on your record and could potentially jeopardize career plans and create unnecessary legal and financial burdens you don’t want to deal with. We have a slogan around here: “Protecting your future...today”, so remember to

protect your future today by practicing good sound judgment when it comes to alcohol use. Be safe.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department One UTSA Circle San Antonio, Texas 78249 | 210.458.4242 210.458.7602 fax UTSAPD is a CALEA and IACLEA accredited law enforcement agency Please visit our website at www.utsa.edu/utsapd

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