Students at Arizona State University couldn't wait for the school year to start. In just two weekends, they've already made the lives of the Tempe Police Department a living hell, as cops have arrested a staggering 857 people.
Many of the arrests have been performed by a task force that targets alcohol-related crimes. In the three days prior to the start of classes, 371 students were arrested; the following weekend, another 486 were locked up. Here's a specific breakdown of ASU criminal activity for the weekend of Aug. 22-24, courtesy of the Tempe Police Department:
The high arrest totals are due to department's "Safe and Sober" campaign, which aims to curb crime fueled by drunken debauchery. From the looks of it, the Tempe PD has a long road ahead of them. Wait until midterms are over.
