College Prowler Take
You are far more likely to get in trouble with an RA than you are with campus security. The security guards are fairly lenient when it comes to underage drinking. This does not, however, equate with total permissiveness. Unless you’re being destructive or unruly, they won’t typically ask for your ID or give you a citation. Unfortunately for the rest of us, some people just can’t control themselves and end up breaking something or trying to pick a fight, and that’s when the guards have to crack down a little harder on everyone.
We do have more than our fair share of booze hounds, but most stay on security’s good side. The guards know that we take advantage of our party time while we’re in college, and they don’t go out of their way to take that away from us. They are, however, concerned for our well-being and the safety of others, as well as of campus property. They do make more allowances than many of us deserve, but they also know when to exercise their authority. Most of us recognize this and comply with their orders when they feel the need to issue them and this makes things run smoothly. Just remember, security guards are not just here for decoration—they’re here to keep the quality of life at the college up and make all of our times here more enjoyable and more pleasant. Be nice to them, and they’ll be nice to you.
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Anonymous says:  |
Underage drinking offenses usually...
Underage drinking offenses usually just result in a couple of AA classes and some fines. It all blows over pretty quickly. Just be sure not to show up hungover to AA, though. Bad things result. |
Anonymous says: |
Word of advice: if security asks...
Word of advice: if security asks if you’re drunk, don’t tell them ‘I’m just getting started.’ I tried it, and got written up for unruly behavior. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus police are so uppity about...
Campus police are so uppity about giving out parking tickets. I was parked in a lot that I don’t have a tag for, and I got a ticket after 30 minutes! |
Anonymous says: |
I was in Africa for a month, and...
I was in Africa for a month, and when I came back my car was covered in a foot of snow and had a parking ticket sticking out from under my hood. It said that the officer couldn’t read my parking tag, and I was fined $15 even though I was registered in that lot. They love giving those out for some reason. What did they expect me to do? I was on another continent! |
Anonymous says: |
Drug busts are not made often and...
Drug busts are not made often and usually stem from annoyed neighbors complaining about the smell of weed wafting in the hall. I do not know what penalties offenders typically face other than confiscation. I know a few people that have been caught, and they are still here. Take it for what you will. |
Facts
What Are You Most Likely to Get Caught Doing on Campus?
- Destruction of school property
- Parking in the wrong lot
- Underage drinking
- Noise violation
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