Undercover Pledges?

Hanover Police Chief Nicholas Giaccone sparked a campus uproar when he announced in February that his department would conduct undercover sting operations to combat underage drinking. In a meeting with Greek leaders Giaccone explained that his idea of using informants posing as minors was a reaction to an increase in the number of students arrested for unlawful possession of alcohol. (The number was 63 in 2007, 126 in 2009.) The chief took everyone by surprise with his announcement, including town officials. The ensuing pushback from College administrators and students—The D said the move demonstrated a “startling and troubling lack of perspective” on the part of the police—led to a suspension of the new policy within a week. Hanover selectboard chair Brian Walsh ’65, Th’66, then charged students with forming “meaningful measures to reduce alcohol abuse.” College President Jim Kim has since formed the Student and Presidential Committee for Alcohol Harm Reduction to examine on-campus alcohol consumption and Dartmouth’s related policies. One subcommittee is charged with working with town officials to assess police policies. “The issue of harm reduction is our primary goal,” said Sylvia Spears, acting dean of the College, noting that she sought a “collaborative effort” between Dartmouth and Hanover.

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