The Safe Night Out program is a collaborative project between the Stevens Point Police Department and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The Safe Night Out project focuses on creating safer event experiences by building relationships between students, law enforcement, and neighbors; promoting safety and the commitment that Pointers Stick With Friends; sharing important information about alcohol, the law, and supporting appropriate enforcement of alcohol related laws and policies. 

Guide to hosting a safe and respectful event

1. Be considerate of your neighbors: Talk with them before you host a party. Not everyone shares the same interest in music or activities. Keep the noise to a reasonable level. What might constitute a reasonable volume of acceptable noise is determined by conditions such as the type of neighborhood, time of day and day of week.

2. Size matters: Keep the size of your gathering reasonable and controlled. It is often the behavior of unruly guests that causes a visit from the police. If guests are disruptive, you should ask them to leave. We can assist you if they refuse.

3. Know who your guests are: Opening your gathering to the public, or to people you don’t know, may allow the presence of some who don’t have your best interests in mind.

4. Legal drinking age: If you serve alcohol, be certain that your guests are of the legal drinking age. You are responsible and will be held civilly liable and criminally accountable if a problem occurs.

5. Selling drinks: Selling alcoholic beverages, cups for beverages, or asking for a “donation” means that you are operating as a bar. You must be licensed to do so. Fines for violations are substantial.

6. Keep your guests safe: Don’t encourage or allow your guests to become intoxicated or to leave your residence with alcoholic beverages.