I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with Chris Babic's statement that "the SIP is not an attempt to stop underage drinking," from his letter, "SIP meant to provide safer social community (April 16)." Although I'm sure the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) and the State College Police Department have the best intentions in mind (who would turn down $80,000 in funding?), their own statements in regards to the Source Investigation Program (SIP) contradict Babic's attempt at making the program appear to be targeting violent crime and vandalism.

Its Web site states, "The State College Police Department, in conjunction with the PLCB, are undertaking an 18- month pilot project aimed at increasing the perception of PSU students of the likelihood of getting caught and sanctioned for underage drinking and furnishing alcohol to persons under 21."

Additionally, it says, "The Department is actively involved in efforts to reduce the number and impact of off-campus illegal drinking parties."

Also, "The project seeks to reach these objectives by a public relations/crime prevention plan, increasing the number of arrests at such parties, and by publicizing these results in media outlets likely to reach the target audience."

This certainly sounds like scare tactics to me, not a serious attempt at reducing violent crime.