The Partnership for Alcohol Safety wants to make sure students and other community members are aware that the Iowa City Police Department is conducting proactive party patrols this fall to look for apartment and house parties that are disruptive to neighbors or that have signs that things might be getting out of control.

“The intention behind the party patrols is not to ruin anyone’s good time but to prevent the kind of problems that happen when parties get too big and people drink too much,” explains Kelly Bender, UI Campus Community Harm Reduction Initiatives Coordinator.

“The fall months are exciting times in Iowa City. We want everyone to have fun but stay safe," Bender adds. "If you are thinking about hosting or attending a party this fall, there are steps you can take so everyone has a good time but no one gets arrested, everyone stays safe, and neighbors and landlords don’t get upset.”

For more information and tips for avoiding problems, go to www.alcoholpartnership.org/resources/safer-parties.html

For more information about the Partnership for Alcohol Safety, contact Bender at 319-353-0102 or kelly-bender@uiowa.edu.