Arizona State University students are returning to campus this month in Tempe — and so is a program to crack down on crime.
It’s no longer called “Safe and Sober,” but the program’s purpose remains the same. The effort to cut down on the amount of impaired drivers, under-age intoxication and crime continues in Tempe neighborhoods.
Members from the city of Tempe, the Tempe Police Department, ASU student council and ASU police went door to door, talking with area residents.
Robin Arredondo-Savage is a member of the Tempe City Council and said the party reputation is not true for all ASU students who she said made the biggest impact.
“And I know you talk about ‘having a bad rap’ and you don’t want to the few to ruin it for the many. And there are a lot of really great students who want to do the right thing,” Arredondo-Savage said.
Arredondo-Savage said she has received positive feedback about the year-round program. She said it will only be successful with community participation.
