Disorderly Conduct

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What is disorderly conduct and disorderly
behavior?
Disorderly Conduct and Disorderly Behavior in
the Gettysburg Community
Living off-campus or in areas on the border of
campus offer the experience of college life along
with that of living in the broader community that
is Gettysburg. As such, you must conform to the
rules of both the College and the community,
especially when it comes to disorderly conduct
and disorderly behavior. The College's expectation
s can be found in the Handbook of Student Rights
Responsibilities at
According to the Gettysburg Borough, disruptive
conduct refers to any behaviors or actions which
disturb other persons, particularly neighbors,
due to the offensive nature, excessive volume,
and/or inappropriate time of day of these
actions. Disruptive conduct is not in the best
interests of off-campus Gettysburg College
community members, the College at large, or
citizens of the borough of Gettysburg
unaffiliated with the College. For a copy of the
complete Borough Ordinance, please stop by the
Safety and Security office at 51 W. Stevens St.
www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/college_life/
You might not be as familiar, however, with the
laws of the borough of Gettysburg.  The purpose
of this brochure is to inform you of what the
laws are, as well as the consequences of
violating them.  These laws all exist as an
effort to make Gettysburg a better place to live,
both for yourself and others.  When these laws
are broken, it has a negative impact on everyone
in the community.
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What can I do about this problem?
How does it affect the community?
What are the consequences?
Disorderly conduct affects the community in many
ways. The most detrimental of these effects is
that such behaviors create a hostile and
uncomfortable environment within the community.
People have a right to live without acts which
are offensive or invasive occurring outside of
their homes. When such behavior does occur, it
contributes to the deterioration of community
relations with the college.
As a student, it is important to understand how
your behavior affects everyone around you. Make
sure to report incidents of disorderly conduct
and behavior to Safety and Security when the
action occurs. If we work together to build
partnerships, we can deal with this problem and
reduce the harm that it causes.
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A conviction of disorderly conduct can cause more
problems than its worth. You will receive points
from the new college point system. This offense
can also show up on your record, potentially
causing problems when you apply for jobs. And it
might even have a negative influence if you have
a future run-in with the law. For more
information on the Alcohol and Drug Policy Points
System, see this webpage
These statistics show just how much these
incidents have increased in recent years. And
this only includes on-campus offenses, not ones
that are committed by college students on
properties near campus and in town.
http//www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/college_li
fe/srr/points_system/grid/index.dot
Questions? Contact Safety and Security at
717-337-6912