Meanwhile, the State College Police Department is more concerned with completing its investigation before deciding its next move. John Wilson of the State College Police Department. Some students predict another increase in police presence during busy weekends, mimicking the added security following the 1998 riot when State College police and the Pennsylvania State Police upped their presence and training to more effectively deal with future incidents. Jim Rajotte A police officer shouts orders to the unruly crowd during the riot early last Sunday morning on Beaver Avenue. Some students wonder if police will further increase their numbers during busy weekends and football games in the future.
Some students expect a greater police commitment.
Arts Fest will be severely dampened. Next Arts Fest will be rough. At the moment, police are further investigating offenders at the past Arts Festival through the use of videotapes. Police are expected to remain vigilant in response to the second riot in three years and the frequent hoards of students who attempt to tear down the goal posts at Beaver Stadium during the Penn State football season. Some students say this added police presence and threat of a harsher response might serve as a deterrent from the repeated riotous behavior at the Arts Festival.