Tonight is expected to be the start of the unofficial student celebration called “IUPatty’s”, where high alcoholic consumption and rowdy behavior is expected to be a part of the weekend. As such, police forces are ramping up for the weekend to help keep citizens in Indiana Borough, White Township and IUP Campus safe.
This year will mark Indiana Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl’s first IUPatty’s as the chief, and he talked about his experience with IUPatty’s as an officer. He said that the detail keeps everyone on their toes.
—Justin Schawl, Chief of Indiana Borough Police
Earlier this week, I-ACT said that they had a lower than normal amount of discussion on social media about IUPatty’s parties, but Schawl said that while he did not want to comment on the level of social media, that’s not the only source of information they depend on.
—Justin Schawl, Chief of Indiana Borough Police
Residents and visitors alike can expect an increased police presence over the weekend, and authorities encourage you that if you see something suspicious or if you feel you are being victimized, call 911 immediately, and authorities will be ready to help you.
