College Prowler Take
U of I is relatively tough on its students, although it really depends on the situation you find yourself in. The campus police do not turn a blind eye to drunks, or to students caught drinking underage. They are also tough on drugs and fights, especially when those fights take place in bars. Bar raids conducted by police are not uncommon, and some students say that there are times when raids can be predicted. Situations that involve alcohol and narcotics can really get out of control, which is why cops aren’t easy on offenders.
Students’ safety is the main concern of the campus police, and they are ever-present. Nevertheless, underage drinking is still pretty common, since minors are rarely caught. It is very easy for minors to buy drinks at bars. Basically, if you have the money or the friends to do it, you can drink easily. Still, getting busted for being underage means taking a big risk. If you are caught, you might get a $300 drinking fine, jail time, or worse. As one student put it, it’s just best to wait until you turn 21 and can go out to the bars and drink legally with your friends.
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Anonymous says:  |
The police really crack down on...
The police really crack down on underage drinking and alcohol related offenses. Everything from public intoxication to open containers and DUIs carry heavy fines. Noise violations are usually hit pretty hard, too. |
Anonymous says: |
I think that for the most part the...
I think that for the most part the police can’t get a finger into the drug scene. Mostly because people keep it in its place because they are more careful not to get caught. |
Anonymous says: |
In the dorms, and depending on...
In the dorms, and depending on your RA, underage drinking is forbidden. If you are of age, then you should not have a problem (unless you’re clowning at 3 a.m. in the morning). |
Anonymous says: |
They have been said to go...
They have been said to go undercover, like they were college students trying to have a good time, laughing in your face, but then will snap you up within the next second. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus police are so so strict...
Campus police are so so strict when it comes to underage drinking that even if a person under the age of 21 is sitting within arm’s length of a bottle of Budweiser, they will get reprimanded and ticketed. They do not play around. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Illegal substances in the dorms
- Turning right on a red light
- Not stopping for pedestrians
- Pulling fire alarms
- Drinking underage
- Illegal parking
- Jaywalking
- Fighting
- Speeding
- Cheating
- Theft
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