Policies & Laws
University of the Pacific, City, State & Federal Laws
University of the Pacific is not exempt from the enforcement of state and local laws. Students, whether on or off campus, who violate the law may be and have been arrested and prosecuted. Primary responsibility for law enforcement, including that related to alcohol and illegal drugs, rests with law enforcement agencies, primarily the University of the Pacific Department of Public Safety and City of Stockton Police Departments.
University of the Pacific
As a Pacific student, you should be aware of the regulations in your Tigre Lores that the University has created that affects your role as a host, organizer, or party attendee.
City of Stockton, State, & Federal Laws
You may not think that hosting a social event can lead to civil, legal and criminal consequences for you, but it can. It is your responsibility to inform yourself about your potential liabilities.
Inside Scoop on Stockton and University of the Pacific Department of Public Safety Procedures (pdf)
Do Police cruise around looking for parties? What do I do if my party gets out of control? Will I get a citation if I answer the door when the Police arrive at my roommate's party? Learn the answers to these, and other questions about parties, citations, liabilities, etc.