College Prowler Take
In general, if you’re being stupid, you’ll get caught, and if you aren’t, you won’t. Security’s always around campus, but they’re more a reassurance than a policing force. However, if they’re needed to intervene, they will. The officers are friendly, and they watch out for students; as a result, students usually feel safe but not imposed upon.
The unspoken rule is easy: be safe, be happy. Parking violations and noise disturbances are what students most often get cited for on campus. Students drinking underage may get caught if being loud or obvious, but if their approach is safe and smart, they’re usually not discovered. If you get caught with alcohol you’ll be written up, given a warning, and possibly be subject to formal review if it’s a recurring theme in your life. If you get caught with drugs, you could be expelled. Parties off campus are much more likely to be broken up than parties on campus. Security is only called when it’s absolutely necessary, and it’s usually not. Downtown is a slightly different story. Huntingdon police are watching out for your personal safety, too, but they’re also watching out for potentially cranky neighbors who are being kept awake by a student’s good time. Overall, everyone’s pretty reasonable, so strictness isn’t a problem. There’s not much style-cramping at Juniata, unless students are potentially going to do harm to themselves or someone else.
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Anonymous says:  |
I’ve never heard of anyone getting...
I’ve never heard of anyone getting busted for drugs. Underage drinking is taken seriously, but only if you’re caught. Drink responsibly, and everyone will be safe and happy. |
Anonymous says: |
I’d say they’re pretty strict on...
I’d say they’re pretty strict on drugs, but they’re really too lax with drinking. I don’t think they do what they say they’ll do. |
Anonymous says: |
Stupid people get caught. Other...
Stupid people get caught. Other than that, I don’t know how effective the police are. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus isn’t as strict as...
The campus isn’t as strict as other campuses are. However, they are concerned for your well-being, and if they see what you’re doing they may write you up or give you a warning. However, I think things will be changing over the next few years as they get more certifications that allow them to arrest students and basically be considered police officers. |
Anonymous says: |
It depends on the situation....
It depends on the situation. Campus security is pretty cool; you’ll get along with them as long as you’re not doing anything stupid. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- General safety issues, including having candles or incense in dorm rooms
- Drinking underage
- Parking illegally
- Noise violations
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