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College Prowler Take
The most visible change on Dickinson’s campus in recent years is the alteration of the role of Dickinson Public Safety (DPS). The DPS officers have become focused on safety, rather than on “busting” students who are behaving safely behind closed doors. Dickinson seeks to foster a community of trust and responsibility, with RAs serving as mentors, rather than police officers, and DPS acting as a vehicle for safety, rather than for irrational punishment. That said, some students do still find DPS to be too strict; however, often the students that complain are often those hosting raucous parties or acting inappropriately on campus. Despite the presence of DPS, the party still goes on at Dickinson. The College is not a hardcore party school, but students do like to get together on weekends and have a good time. Many students party all four years here without a single write-up on their records. Having a write-up, however, is more of an indication of inappropriate behavior than an indication of a Public Safety vendetta. Students Speak Out
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DicAW says: Dickinson College 2014 Social Sciences  |
Drugs are an absolute no-no, and...
Drugs are an absolute no-no, and drinking is pretty strictly enforced, especially on campus. However, if you're quiet, you clean up after yourself, and no one pukes in the hallway, you're probably okay.
Campus Strictness: February 22, 2009
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hatman616 says: Dickinson College 2016 Undecided |
Dickinson police crack down on...
Dickinson police crack down on drugs but is pretty lenient when dealing with alcohol. However, they are quick to interrupt some parties.
Campus Strictness: February 20, 2009
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DicGF says: Dickinson College 2014 English Language and Literature |
They're extremely strict about...
They're extremely strict about drugs, but less so about drinking. Often, if DPS breaks up a party with drinking going on, they just make everyone leave. Sometimes they give you a citation, but that only results in a $25 fine. For drugs, however, they almost always send you to the dean. They actively search out marijuana smokers and have an officer whose specialty is prowling about to catch them. A first offense has a wide swath of punishments, a second gets you on a stayed suspension, and a third gets you suspended for a year.
Campus Strictness: February 20, 2009
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DicAD says: Dickinson College 2016 Undecided |
DPS definitely has a visible...
DPS definitely has a visible presence on our campus, and parties do get busted by them fairly often. If you get caught doing anything illegally, the consequences can be pretty serious. First-time offenders will not get as much of a punishment.
Campus Strictness: February 20, 2009
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dson115 says: |
DPS isn't looking to bust anyone,...
DPS isn't looking to bust anyone, but if you do get caught, there are consequences. Nothing major happens the first and second times, but if you get caught a third time, you could be suspended. You can definitely drink in your room as long as you're smart about it. Off-campus parties get busted occasionally, but they mostly just get broken up, and underage students are told to leave.
Campus Strictness: February 20, 2009
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FactsWhat Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Socializing in large groups on campus
- Walking to and from a party drunk
- Drinking
- Partying
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