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There was a time when the UT Police were rather lax, but times have changed. Receiving the title “biggest party school” has been a blessing, as well as a curse, in that strictness has definitely increased. There are more police on campus, and they are more than willing to seek out those who are causing trouble. There is a certain level of liability connected with a campus of UT’s size, and they are heavily pressured by administration to make UT a safer campus.

Most students will say that with a school of UT’s size, it is impossible to totally regulate drinking. The campus police know that if they sought out and punished every crime that was committed, their lives would be those of endless headaches, paperwork, and sleepless nights. As long as UT does not enlist the help of Batman, Spiderman, and Superman to fight campus crime, parties and drinking will inevitably ensue. As long as you are smart about having a good time by knowing your limits, obeying and respecting the law, and staying quiet (a lot of big busts begin as noise violations) you will never come face-to-face with Johnny Law. Be aware of campus rules and policies about alcohol. They are rather strict, and knowledge of the rules might keep you out of trouble.

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Campus Strictness at University of Tennessee

khall34

'14

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

5.0

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Strictness

The campus is not very strict at all. For the most part, your personal life is exactly that: personal. They just passed a new ordinance about not being allowed to smoke within 25 feet of doorways though.

Jan 23, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of Tennessee

rsimons2

'13

Accounting

2.7

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The strictness is about average. When people are doing something stupid campus police are going to write a citation, but they don't bother you otherwise.

Jan 06, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of Tennessee

tcsimms7

'15

Psychology

3.8

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Alcohol and Drugs

Basically you can get away with anything as long as you're not obvious about it and you don't flaunt it in the officers' faces. There are a lot of people who smoke pot, but if you're not stupid about it then nobody will say anything. As for alcohol, technically UTK is a dry campus, so alcohol is supposed to be prohibited; however, if the drinks are in a cup and not a beer can or something like that then they won't say anything to you. Just be smart!

Dec 01, 2011

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