IUPD hoping for a smooth move-in

As 6,000 freshman arrive in Bloomington today, 75 IU Police Department officers will be on campus to ensure a smooth and safe move-in day.\nIUPD Capt. Jerry Minger said police staff will be on guard the rest of the week expecting the unexpected. \nMinger said today’s primary concern is making sure officers keep traffic moving so there is no gridlock. He said if there is traffic back-up, emergency vehicles won’t be able to travel if necessary.\nIn addition, as police station themselves along Woodlawn Avenue, Fee Lane and Sunrise Drive, to insure vehicles move in and out with quickly. \nMinger said one thing officers are not as concerned with is move-in day theft. While clothing and furniture is shuffled among thousands of people, Minger said the hassle of moving in, coupled with so many watchful eyes and police officers, is unappealing to thieves. \nLast year, 14 students were found vomiting or unconscious between move-in day on Wednesday and first day of classes on Monday. Minger hopes this year the statistics will decline.\nWhile safety of students is a priority, Minger said that being social is a good thing, as long as responsibility is exercised.\nThe key to not attract suspicion of police officers, Minger said, is to not stumble, vomit or act inappropriately in public. Minger said one of the ways officers can know if a student is intoxicated is if they call extra attention to themselves. Unless there is illegal activity taking place in the dorms, Minger said then there is no reason for the police to be there. The same adheres for fraternity parties.\n“If we were to get a call or find out that there are underage students staggering outside of a frat house ... we will take action accordingly,” Minger said. “We’re hoping for a smooth upcoming weekend.”