Student safety efforts extended

By Glenn Smith

"Charleston police made it their mission last year to warn young people about the dangers of excessive drinking and stumbling around this port city in the wee hours when criminals lurk in dark corners. ..."

"College of Charleston students helped draft recommendations to improve safety on and off campus. And police are working with a group of medical and legal experts who plan to visit schools to discuss the consequences of over-indulging. ..."

"As students return to school, police continue to enforce alcohol laws, but they are trying other things as well. Over the summer, they've reached out to work with educators, students, bar owners and others to create a multipronged approach to drinking and the public safety issues it creates [Police Chief Greg Mullen]. ..."

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