Authorities are ready for increased activity in and around IUP campus this weekend for IUPatty’s.
Those coming to Indiana Borough this weekend can expect to see an increased police presence with borough officers, state troopers, sheriffs deputies and those from other law enforcement agencies out. Borough Police Chief Justin Schawl said that it was important for everyone to work together to make sure things are safe and do not get unruly this weekend. One of the best strategies is to be proactive in their work.
This includes monitoring for any word on possible large gatherings and working ahead of time with other community stakeholders. He said they have been working on this since January.
State police have already announced that they are bringing in extra resources to help over the weekend, including the mounted unit. They remind everyone that it is a third degree felony to “intentionally or knowingly taunt, torment, tease, beat, kick or strike a police animal.”
