<p>30 years ago my alma mater had the same town and gown problems it has today. With kids who live off campus and make trouble, the college says, "They are not on our campus, but live in your city--arrest them, then we can punish them." The police say "Why can't you control your kids?"</p>
<p>If you're over 18 and living off campus, you should be treated by the police like any other citizen who breaks the law (in my opinion).</p>