LSU cracking down on disorderly conduct, block off Unity Field, Highland on game days

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU officials and Baton Rouge-area law enforcement provided an update on gameday and campus security during a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 16.

According to the Interim President Matt Lee, the changes include closing off Unity Field during game days for the remainder of the football season and blocking vehicle access to Highland Road without a pass.

He explained that officials believe recent shootings that happened near campus occurred in this area.

LSU will also reportedly crack down on disorderly conduct and firearms on campus. This includes smoking marijuana, and anyone found in violation will be detained if caught.

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Dear LSU Family,

The safety and well-being of the LSU community is our number-one priority. At all times, we seek to ensure students, faculty, staff, fans, and visitors have a safe and positive experience when on our campus.

In light of recent events, we write to assure you that we maintain significant resources to ensure public safety. On game day, we typically have 600 trained on-duty police officers representing LSU Police, local law enforcement, and state agencies to safeguard our community. We take full advantage of advanced technologies, including license plate readers, camera networks, and upgraded lighting, which allows for real-time, campus-wide monitoring and rapid response. Our law enforcement presence is fully coordinated. If individuals commit crime on our campus, they will be arrested, and we will work diligently to ensure conviction.

In the coming days, we will continue to review our resources and protocols to maximize the safety of the daily campus experience. As a community, we must also look out for one another. If you see something that doesn’t look right, say something. By standing together and staying alert, we make LSU safer for everyone.

As we enhance our public safety protocols, we will communicate these changes to our constituents, ensuring our full commitment to protect everyone who comes to our campus.

Sincerely, LSU Board of Supervisors Chair Scott Ballard and LSU Interim President Matt Lee

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A student organization will face consequences for an unauthorized tailgate associated with the shooting, but no word on which org. Because of them, unity field will be shut down. Historically, that’s where many Black student orgs have tailgated.

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Of course it can’t happen this year because it’s too last minute, but I truly think the Black LSU Alumni needs their own tailgate that’s not a Unity Field.

Unity Field was once a great spot but now it’s overcrowd by kids.

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I walked down highland from BWW To Unity Field… I just wanted to say segregation is still a thing on that campus but Black Lsu was lit

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That unity field at LSU … i never seen so many black ppl

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Yo what’s the plan for LSU/SU tailgate cause I know y’all not tryna fit the whole North and South BR on Unity field right?

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Thank you to all our sponsors and everyone who joined us for BSU's Family Weekend Tailgate! We had a great time connecting with our members and their families.

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Had a great time tailgating too. I had no idea we took over Unity Field like that. It was something to see. It look like a HBCU back there.

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The Plot Thickens…
Historically… Unity Field Is The Landmark Where Tailgating Reaches Incredible Heights During LSU’s Homecoming. Now, Can You Imagine What It’s Going To Be Like With That Southern “Sauce” Added To It???
It’s Truly BIGGER THAN A GAME!
ALUMNI, CURRENT STUDENTS, GREEKS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, Look… ERRRYBODY!!!
You’re Invited To Join Us For…
The TAILGATE EXPERIENCE
Noon - Until Kickoff
Live From UNITY FIELD
Corner Of Highland Rd. & Stadium Dr.
(LSU Campus)
Food, Fun, DJ’s, Unity, Family, And A Few Surprises…

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