PARTY INC IN EUCENEr
KEEP IT SAFE, KEEP IT LEGAL /
WELCOME TO EU6ENE
The Eugene Police
Department welcomes
you to the community.
Over the past several
years partnerships
have been formed
between many agen
cies and organizations in order to provide a
safe, positive living environment for students
residing in Eugene, especially in the University
of Oregon campus area.
In past years, parties hosted by students in
and around the campus area have resulted in
complaints from neighbors and required
police response. Some of the more significant
problems have included street
parties involving intoxicated
individuals, assaults resulting
in injuries to students and
police officers, damage to
public and private property,
and noise disturbances involv
ing yelling and/or loud music.
The Eugene Police Department maintains a
visible presence in the campus area to con
duct education, intervention and enforce
ment. Individuals violating ordinances or state
law are subject to citation, physical arrest,
and/or civil fines. Alcohol and noise violations
are a chronic issue and are specifically tar
geted. Some of the most frequently violated
ordinances and laws are summarized on the
back of this brochure. We hope this informa
tion will assist you in making responsible
choices about partying in Eugene.
PARTY MANAGEMENT TIPS
♦ Respect your neighbors. Find ways to
celebrate that do not infringe upon your
neighbors and that are alcohol-free.
♦ Control the guest list. “Come one, come
all” parties usually result in police contact.
Have a door monitor to screen guests. Don’t
let random people who are walking around
looking for a party into your house.
♦ Adults only. If you choose to serve alcohol,
ensure that you only serve to persons 21 years
of age or older.
♦ Plan ahead. Notify neighbors well in advance
of the date, times and location of the party.
Give them a telephone number and the name
of the person to contact if there is a problem
(and be responsive to their calls!).
♦ Monitor noise levels. Keep doors and win
dows closed to reduce outside noise levels.
♦ Discourage drinking games. Have a non
drinking person serving alcohol and don’t let
people carry alcoholic beverages outside of
your party.
♦ Clean it up. Your neighbors may be more
tolerant of your next party if you clean up
promptly after your party. Clean up debris
from your yard or the street.
♦ Safety first. If you are concerned for a
friend’s medical safety—such as suspected
alcohol poisoning—call 9-1-1 immediately.
♦ Prevent drunk driving. Arrange for trans
portation by a designated driver before anyone
drinks. Make sure arrangements are under
stood by everyone. Ensure that people don’t
drive under the influence (a person riding a
bicycle under the influence is also a
As the party host, you are also liable.
DUII).
POLICE INTERVENTION
♦ If your party gets out of
hand, call the police. We
will come out and help
you regain control.
♦ Respond positively if a police orticer comes to
your house. The officer is most likely respond
ing to a complaint. Make sure the person
interacting with the police officer at the front
door is sober and able to be responsive to their
request.
♦ Interfering with a police officer makes a bad
situation worse. Use common sense and be
cooperative.
♦ When a police officer asks you to clear an area,
leave right away. If you stick around to see
what’s happening, you may be cited for inter
fering with a police officer. If police warn that
they are going to use tear gas, you need to
quickly get as far away as you can.
PERSONAL SECURITY
Whenever possible, travel in groups of two or
more, especially when attending parties where
alcohol is served. At night, park in well-lit parking
areas close to your destination. Always lock your
car or bike. Don’t leave valuables in your car.
EUCENE POLICE DEPARTMENT
9-1-1 EMERGENCIES
682-5111 NON-EMERGENCY
682-5137 CRIME PREVENTION
682-8350 west university substation
346-2904 EPD CAMPUS TEAM
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS/DPS
346-4488 CAMPUS CRISIS CENTER
346-4239 SAFE RIDE
346-7433 DESIGNATED DRIVER SHUTTLE
346-5444 GENERAL DPS BUSINESS
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EUGENE
PLEASE PARTY
RESPONSIBLY
DON'T DRINK
AND DRIVE
EUCENE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
777 PEARL STREET
EUCENE, OR 97401
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: KNOW THE LAW
Minor in Possession (MIP): No person under the age of 21 shall attempt to purchase/acquire or Offense:
have in their possession any alcoholic liquor (City Ordinance 4.115 or ORS 471.430). No minor shall Fine: Up
have in their system any alcoholic liquor (City Ordinance 4.1 15).
Minor Falsely Representing Age: A person less than a certain age who knowingly purports to be Offense:
older with the intent of securing a right, benefit or privilege which by law is denied under that certain Fine: Up
age (City Ordinance 4.125).
Giving False Information to a Police Officer: Knowingly uses or gives a false name, address, or Offense:
date of birth for the purpose of an officer issuing a citation (City Ordinance 4.906). Fine: Up
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument I (Fake I.D.): A person commits the crime of Offense:
possession of a forged instrument in the first degree if, knowing it to be forged and with intent to Fine: Up
utter same, the person possesses a forged instrument issued by a government (ORS 165.022).
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor: No one shall sell, give, or otherwise make available any alcoholic Offense:
liquor to a person under the age of 21 years (City Ordinance 4.110 or ORS 471.410). Fine: Up
Allowing Alcohol Consumption by Minors on Private Premises: No person who exercises Offense:
control of private real property shall knowingly allow a minor to drink alcohol on the property or Fine: Up
remain on the property after consuming (City Ordinance 4.131 or ORS 471.410-3).
Open Container/Consumption in Public: Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession of an Offense:
open alcoholic beverage container is prohibited in all public places and all private property extended Fine: Up
to the public for use (City Ordinance 4.190).
Prohibited Noise: Intentionally or recklessly creating or continuing any noise disturbance (meaning Offense:
any sound which injures or endangers the safety or health of a human, or which annoys or disturbs a Fine: Up
reasonable person of normal sensitivities). Operating or permitting the use or operation of any
device designed for sound production between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. that is plainly audible
within another dwelling; the same applies on public property or right-of-ways if it is plainly audible at
a distance of 50 feet or more (City Ordinance 4.080 and 4.083).
Prohibited Noise—Failure to Cease: Failure to cease noise disturbance within 30 minutes after Offense:
receiving notice or a citation; or intentionally or recklessly creating the same or similar noise Fine: Up
disturbance within six months of having received a citation (City Ordinance 4.081).
Disorderly Conduct: With intent to cause public inconvenience or annoyance or recklessly creating Offense:
a risk thereof: a) Engages in fighting or violent behavior; b) Makes unreasonable noise; c) Disturbs any Fine: Up
lawful assembly; d) Obstructs any vehicular or pedestrian traffic; e) Refuses to disperse when
ordered to do so; f) Initiates or circulates a report known to be false regarding fire, crime or other
emergency; g) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition. Note: “Public” means three or
more people disturbed or inconvenienced (City Ordinance 4.725).
Interfering with a Peace Officer: Intentionally acts in a manner that prevents, or attempts to
prevent a peace officer from performing that lawful duties of the peace officer with regard to
another person; or refuses to obey a lawful order by the peace officer (ORS 162.247).
Rioting: A person commits the crime of riot if while participating with five or more persons the
person engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally and recklessly creates a
grave risk of causing public alarm (ORS 166.015).
Offense:
Fine: Up
Offense:
Fine: Up
Violation
to $250
Crime
to $500 (jailable)
Crime
to $2500 (jailable)
Class C Felony
to $100,000 (jailable)
Class A Misdemeanor
to $5000 (jailable)
Violation
to $1000
Crime
to $500 (jailable)
Crime
to $500 (jailable)
Crime
to $ 1500 (jailable)
Crime
to $ 1000 (jailable)
Class A Misdemeanor
to $5000 (jailable)
Class C Felony
to $100,000 (jailable)