The Nightlife Navigators and officers from Gainesville Police gathered on the North Lawn on Thursday to educate students about how to stay safe during Spring Break.
Emily Zeilberger, a representative for Nightlife Navigators, said the organization asked police to talk about drugs, alcohol and safety tips.
“It’s important because there’s only so much we can tell other students,” she said. “It’s a stronger impact when police come to talk.”
Zeilberger, an 18-year-old UF geomatics freshman, said she asked passers-by to sign a petition for the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol to extend its driving perimeter by a block. She said they have about 2,000 signatures supporting SNAP’s expansion.
GPD Officer Nicole Tierney said she spoke to about 50 students during Wednesday and Thursday’s events.
Tierney said there are many ways students can stay safe during the holiday.
“A big thing people tend to forget is not to broadcast on social media where you are going,” she said. “Don’t put out so much information.”
Tierney also said students should pack their cars during the day, lock their doors and windows, put bicycles inside if they are leaving and lock scooters in a well-lit area.
