Law Enforcement

As law enforcement, you see first hand the complexities of the college drinking issue.  Your efforts play a pivotal role in keeping the campus and community safe.  Here are five things to remember:

Keep Up The Good Work

Your hard work and dedication is making a difference.  There is plenty of evidence that strong, consistent enforcement leads to a reduction in alcohol violations.  This is especially true when it comes to the 21 minimum drinking age and drunk-driving related laws.  Unfortunately, change will not occur overnight and it is important to not lose sight of the long-term goals.

Send a Strong and Consistent Message

It is imperative that students understand that if they choose to break the laws, there will be consequences. Special attention should always be given to the first six weeks of a new school year as this tends to be when students set drinking patterns.  By presenting a strong police presence early in the academic year it sends the appropriate message that illegal activity will not be tolerated.

Collaborate

By working to create a seamless transition between campus law enforcement and community agencies, you can maintain a high-level of safety for students as they transition on and off campus.

Realize You Have Supporters

While it may not be obvious, your community does support your efforts.  In fact, several studies have shown that  the majority of students support enforcement of alcohol-related laws.

Document What You See

Video and photo evidence of the destruction and mayhem you experience is an eye-opening way to illustrate to those who might not be able to see firsthand what you do on a daily basis.

 If you are ready to do more, start by filling out this registration form to become a part of the solution.