The LSU Police Department and other local authorities issued 71 summons for minors in possession of alcohol during Saturday’s game, said Maj. Helen Haire, LSU Police Department.Only 13 MIPs were issued during the Vanderbilt game one week ago.She also said more large groups of underage drinkers were cited than during the previous home game. Sean Jensen, geology sophomore, said three of his friends were issued MIP summons while tailgating near Skip Bertman Drive.Jensen said two of his friends were carrying beer cans and another had an empty red plastic cup when they were stopped. He said the officer upturned the red cup and cited his friend on the few drops of beer which fell.Jensen said he saw police officers all over campus during the game — many more than he saw last year, and it made him uncomfortable.Haire said LSUPD was not patrolling more or less than during past games. “I don’t think there should be as many officers because it’s game day,” Jensen said. “You’re supposed to have fun on game day.”—-Contact Adam Duvernay at [email protected]
71 MIPs handed out Saturday
September 20, 2009