Both the Party Response Team and the 80-member Peer Security team will wear brightly colored shirts with identification printed on the back. Both groups will operate an information booth at Taste of Veishea and will patrol Welch Ave., Rock Veishea, Dew the Rec and the Veishea parade. These student volunteers chose to support a safe and alcohol-free Veishea, and will help students avoid unpleasant situations with law enforcement agencies. Brad James, co-chairman of the Risk Management Committee and spokesperson for Peer Security, said volunteers have attended four training sessions led by professionals from the Ames Police Department, DPS and Mary Greeley Medical Center. James said Peer Security workers want to help protect students during Veishea.
Students are receptive of other students.
Peer security will listen to students and be understanding. We want to help students keep out of trouble. James said each volunteer is making an important contribution to Veishea and to the safety of students. Kaleb Varrellmann of the Party Response Team said workers will be touring the community in university vehicles in pairs. He said the workers will visit locations where parties appear to be in progress, introduce themselves and ask how many guests are expected.