As MSU football kicks off its season, East Lansing police are putting in extra effort to ensure students know how to stay safe and keep out of trouble.
Come game time, East Lansing police Capt. Jeff Murphy said most citations end up in the hands of visitors.
He said more visitors to campus increases the chance of assaults, theft and open alcohol citations.
Although fires on- and off-campus typically center around the NCAA Tournament, Murphy said a few fires from this summer have police concerned the same could happen during football season.
But the worry doesn’t center on those who start the fires, Murphy said. Anyone standing within 300 feet of the flames without attempting to put it out or call authorities also could be held liable.
To keep friends who are unfamiliar with the area safe, Murphy said it’s important to lay down ground rules before the game even starts.
“People have heard about MSU and assume it’s a free-for-all party town, and they find out differently when they get into trouble with the police,” he said.
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