Remember . . . when you "Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail."
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You're Part of the Neighborhood Now |
Just like when you lived on campus, your choices impact those who live around you. Instead of having a Resident Advisor to help remind you to respect the needs of others, you now have the Lincoln Police Department. The best bet is to get to know your neighbors, finding out about community standards regarding noise, litter, parking, and other issues. Developing great working relationships with your neighbors will make them more willing to communicate with you when there's a problem rather than simply calling the police. |
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Lincoln Police are Looking for A Party |
The Lincoln Police Department conducts special "Wild Party Patrols" throughout the year. Their mission is to respond to neighborhood complaints and return order to parties that are out of control. They also issue citations for any infractions they may find, including Maintaining a Disorderly House, which could warrant a call to your landlord and make renting in the future difficult. |
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Still Under the Code |
As a registered student at UNL, Wesleyan or Southeast Community College, the Student Code of Conduct still applies to you, even when you're not on campus. Lincoln Police report all alcohol related violations to the dean of students, who may add sanctions to your legal consequences. |
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Appearance does make a difference |
Sometimes, neighbors are more likely to complain when they see your house or apartment as an eyesore to the neighborhood -- having a party just adds fuel to the fire. Clean up the porch -- get rid of the old couch, pick up litter, and keep the yard trim. It'll make a big difference with the neighbors. |
5 Ways to get your party BUSTED
Probable cause for Lincoln Police to investigate off campus parties: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPLAINTS about noise, litter, or parking. Another clue: If your house or apartment is a "regular" for complaints, you can also expect LPD surveillance.
- Too many people, too little space.
Word gets out there's a party and suddenly 200 people show up in a space made for 50. The noise causes neighbors to complain. Best bet: No open invitations. Monitor who attends. - The party moves outside.
Once the party moves outside, there's a greater potential for noise problems and potential damage to neighborhood yards. Encourage guests to come in or leave -- hanging around cars or on the street, especially with alcohol in hand, is an open invitation for enforcement. - Toilets become optional.
Gross as it sounds, a common complaint from neighbors is urinating in yards, alleys, and everywhere BUT the toilet. As you can imagine, the neighbors and LPD officers are NOT impressed when your guests can't hold it until they get to the bathroom. - You charge at the door (or anywhere else).
You can't charge for alcohol in any way, even when calling it a charge for cups, music, etc. - The crowd includes minors.
They'll get an MIP, but you get cited for procurement. They may think that your place is a safe place for drinking, but you pay for their crime. Keep minors out, especially high school students. Remember: Your rental is NOT a permanent residence.
To learn more about what you need to know about hosting parties in Lincoln Neighborhoods, click here.
To learn more about what you need to know about attending parties in Lincoln Neighborhoods, click here.