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1. What can I do to reduce the risk of a crime occurring?

You should not blame yourself if you are the victim of a crime. Below are ways to help reduce the risk of certain crimes occurring. Not all crimes are preventable, but you may lower the chances of crimes of opportunity by having a safety plan in place.

General safety tips:

• Consume no more than a responsible amount of alcohol. Over-intoxication can make you appear to be a better target for crime. This can also reduce your risk of becoming injured from things like falling.
• Walk in pairs or small groups on well-lit and well-traveled pathways.
• Carry only a small/reasonable amount of cash.
• Avoid setting your wallet, handbag, phone, or other valuables down and/or out of your view.
• Lock and secure the doors and windows of your home and vehicle. Do not leave valuables in plain sight.
• Do not accept rides from strangers and when walking remain on the sidewalk. Look both ways before crossing any street or alleyway.
• Leave a porch or patio light on during hours of darkness. If available turn on motion sensors to provide light when needed.
• Pay attention to your surroundings and let police know about potential problems or criminal activity. Report suspicious activity to police.

Prior to the event and as a good rule of thumb in general:

• Have a safety plan in place and stick to it.
• Record serial numbers and descriptions of property.
• Create an "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) contact in your phone. This could help emergency services in the event you can't communicate. iPhone 6 users can use the Health app to create an ICE contact that appears on the lock screen.
• Pay attention to your surroundings and let police know about potential problems or criminal activity. Report suspicious activity to police.

2. Will there be DUI check points?

The Riley County Police Department will have several officers on foot and bike patrols as well as out in vehicles looking for signs of impairment. RCPD has not scheduled a driving under the influence (DUI) check point on Fake Patty’s Day, but reminds drivers that there will be an increased police presence in the Manhattan and Riley County area.

3. How do I pay my fine?

All citations given out during the celebration of Fake Patty's Day can be handled at the Manhattan Municipal court, at 610 Colorado Street, Manhattan, Kansas.

To make a payment, you must have a citation number, driver's license number, or vehicle information readily available.

If you are from out of town and not able to pay your citation in person, you can mail in your ticket with the proper allotted payment or visit the city's website and pay your citation online.

Those who have received "notice to appear" citations must appear at the Manhattan Municipal Court. Police officers who have issued these citations will be able to further explain the process at the time of issuance.

See more information on the Manhattan Municipal Court's online pay program.

This does not apply to those wishing to pursue a diversion.

4. Is there a safe ride option?

Drinking and driving is not safe and is against the law. Before participating in Fake Patty's Day, it's smart to have a plan in place for a safe ride home. Below are some options that may be available to you.

• SafeRide from K-State
• Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency, or ATA Bus, is a regional transportation option that is able to deliver passengers around the county. Those with a Kansas State University student or faculty and staff ID can get on for free.
• Fort Riley in previous years has maintained a volunteer Drunk Driving Prevention Program. This program is a way to help soldiers who have consumed alcohol get home safely. Service members should check with their chain of command on information for this service.

This information is subject to change as it is not under the control of RCPD.

5. How does the Lifeline 911/Immunity for Underage Drinkers work?

In 2016, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed Senate Bill 133 into law which would allow underage drinkers to call 911 for medical help for themselves or another person without fear of being prosecuted for their illegal drinking. They would have to cooperate with first responders and remain on the scene for the immunity to apply.

The law states that:

"SB 133 amends the crime of possessing, consuming, obtaining, purchasing, or attempting to obtain or purchase alcohol by a person under 21 to include immunity from prosecution for a person and, if applicable, one or two other persons acting in concert with such person, who initiated contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services; requested medical assistance on such person's behalf because such person reasonably believed he or she was in need of medical assistance; and cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers in providing medical assistance.

"The bill also extends immunity from prosecution when a person and, if applicable, one or two other persons acting in concert with such person, initiated contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services or was one of one or two other persons who acted in concert with such person; requested medical assistance for another person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance; provided their full name, the name of one or two other persons acting in concert with such person, if applicable, and any other relevant information requested by law enforcement or emergency medical services; remained at the scene with the person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance until emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers arrived; and cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement officers in providing medical assistance. Immunity also shall be extended to the person who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance but did not initiate contact with law enforcement or emergency medical services if the person cooperated with emergency medical services personnel and law enforcement in providing medical assistance.

"The bill states a person shall not be allowed to initiate or maintain an action against a law enforcement officer or such officer's employer based on the officer's compliance or failure to comply with these new provisions."

6. What do I do if my neighbors are causing too much noise?

If your neighbors have decided to partake in the Fake Patty's Day celebration and the noise level has reached a disturbing level, you can contact Riley County Police Department at 785-537-2112 or by calling 911 in case of emergency.

It is unlawful for any person to make, continue, cause, allow or permit to be made or continued, any noise disturbance in the city.

A noise disturbance can include but is not limited to: any noises that could potentially endanger or injure people, any annoying or disturbing and persistent noises, amplified music and any noise exceeding 65 decibels in a residential area.

See more information regarding noise disturbances.

7. How do I contact a Taxi Service?

Manhattan has many privately owned driving resources. Prices on travel vary.

• Wildcat Taxi - 785-477-8808
• Go Van Go - 785-410-2005
• Bell Taxi Transportation - 785-537-2086

Uber and Lyft are also alternate methods of transportation. Prices on travel vary.

8. Is there a list of phone numbers I should know?

• Riley County Police Department - 785-537-2112 or 911 in an emergency
• Via Christi Hospital - 785-776-3322
• Crime Stoppers - 785-539-7777 or 1800-222-TIPS(8477)
• Fort Riley Drunk Driving Prevention Program - 785-693-0303
• Manhattan Wrecker Services - 785-776-7953
• Mike's Wrecker Services - 785-539-4221
• Pro Lock Emergency Service - 785-770-8440
• Bandit Locksmith Service - 785-341-9420
• Karsmizki Locksmith - 785-539-6509

9. How do I report a crime?

The Riley County Police Department can be reached at 785-537-2112 or 911 in an emergency. To report a crime you are encouraged to contact the police department by phone.

To report tips on a past crime you can contact the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous online or by calling 785-539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

10. How can I find out if my friend has been arrested?

The find out if someone has been arrested by police during the Fake Patty's Day celebration you are encouraged to contact the Riley County Jail at 785-537-2112, ext. 1902.

11. How long should I wait to pick up my friend from the Riley County Jail?

It is best to give correction staff at least 2 hours to process inmates before trying to pick up friends who have bonded.  The Law Enforcement Command Center is not open to the public and friends or family will not be able to wait in or at this facility.

12. Where should I go once a friend has been arrested?

People who are arrested during the Fake Patty's Day celebration will be transported to the Riley County Jail. If you are picking up a friend who has been arrested you are encouraged to meet them at the Riley County Police Department (1001 S Seth Child Road). The Law Enforcement Command Center is not open to the public and you will not be able to wait at or inside this facility. 

13. I'm at RCPD to pick up a friend from jail, what do I do now?

Remain in the main lobby if a Bonding Agent is being used. If using other forms of bonding you can call the booking desk at 785-537-2112, ext. 1902 and inform correction officers.

14. Who are the area bonding agents?

• Back Out Bail Bonds - 785-408-5245
• DMS Bail Bonds - 785-341-4367
• Frasier Bail Bonds - 785-410-2245
• Gatsche's Bail Bonds - 785-539-3950
• GMA Bail Bonds- 785-491-0125

15. What police activity was there last year?

Fake Patty's Day was not held in the traditional fashion in 2020 and 2021. Data for previous years is below.

2019

During the 2019 celebration of "Fake Patty's Day" on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7 pm to Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 6 am, law enforcement responded to 172 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer-initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, parking problems (26), welfare checks (18), disturbing the peace (16), and non-injury accident (13).

During this time period, officers took (1) report of violent crime and filed 52 reports, not including alcohol related crime.

Police officers physically arrested 39 subjects. Crimes that caused arrests included, but are not limited to driving under the influence (DUI) (19), disorderly conduct (6), unlawful possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor (3), and possession of marijuana (4).

Police issued 260 citations for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (61), possession of alcohol by a minor (23), parking issues (117), and minor obtain or purchase alcohol (26).

2018

Over the weekend period of Friday March 09, 2018 at 7 pm to Sunday March 11, 2018 at 6 am, law enforcement officers responded to 287 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, disturbing the peace (27), parking problems (32), welfare checks (30), and reckless driving (18).

During this time period police took (2) report of a violent crime and officers filed 122 reports not including alcohol related crime reports.

During this time period police officers physically arrested 47 subjects. Crimes that caused arrests included, but are not limited to DUI (13), disorderly conduct (10), unlawful possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor (7), and possession of marijuana (2).

Police issued 494 citations for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (208), possession of alcohol by a minor (54), parking issues (156), and minor obtain or purchase alcohol (33).

2017

Over the weekend period of Friday March 10, 2017 to Sunday March 12, 2017 at 6 am, law enforcement officers responded to 289 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, disturbing the peace (18), parking problems (30), welfare checks (30), and unwanted subjects (15).

During this time period police took 1 report of a violent crime and officers filed 87 reports not including alcohol related crime reports.

During this time period police officers physically arrested 44 subjects. Crimes that caused arrests included, but are not limited to, DUI (9), possession of marijuana (7), possession of drug paraphernalia (5), and disorderly conduct (10).

Police issued 403 citations for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (123), parking issues (81), and possession of alcohol by a minor (48).

2016

Over the weekend period of Friday March 4, 2016 at 7 pm to Sunday March 6, 2016 at 6 am, law enforcement responded to 269 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer-initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, disturbing the peace (37), parking problems (31), welfare checks (27), and unwanted subjects (18).

During this time period police took 3 reports of violent crimes and officers filed 106 reports not including alcohol related crime reports.

During this time period police officers physically arrested 63 subjects. Crimes that caused arrests included, but are not limited to, DUI (23), possession of marijuana (17), possession of drug paraphernalia (11), and disorderly conduct (7).

Police issued 596 citations for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (295), parking issues (126), and possession of alcohol by a minor (79).

2015

Over the weekend period of Friday March 6, 2015 at 7 pm to Sunday March 8, 2015 at 6 am, law enforcement responded to 246 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer-initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, parking problems (31), disturbing the peace (32), unwanted subjects (8), and welfare checks (15).

During this 35-hour time period police took 2 reports of violent crimes including an aggravated battery for which an arrest was made. Police officers filed 74 criminal reports not including alcohol-related crime reports.

During this time period police officers physically arrested 45 subjects. Crimes that caused arrests included, but are not limited to, disorderly conduct (20), DUI (9), unlawful possession by minors (12), and possession of marijuana/possession of synthetics (11).

Police issued 417 citations for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (217), parking issues (97), and possession of alcohol by a minor (50).

2014

Over the weekend period of March 7, 2014 at 7 pm to March 9, 2014 at 6 am, the Riley County Police Department responded to 234 calls for service (generated by citizen complaints and not including officer-initiated calls for service). These complaints consisted of, but are not limited to, parking problems (35), disturbing the peace (23), unwanted subjects (18), and welfare checks (22).

During this 35-hour time period, police responded to 6 violent crimes including battery (4), strong-arm robbery (1) and a report of rape (1). Police officers in total filed 164 criminal reports.

During the 2014 celebration, 73 persons were physically arrested. Crimes that caused arrest included, but are not limited to, disorderly conduct (29), DUI (21), unlawful possession by minors (6), and drug offenses (5).

Police issued 541 citations to Fake Patty's Day participants for offenses that included, but are not limited to, possession of an open container of alcohol (229), parking issues (156), and possession of alcohol by a minor (100).

This police response could not have been possible without the assistance of the Junction City Police Department, Emporia Police Department, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Hays Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol, the City of Manhattan as well as Riley County Emergency Management, Fort Riley, the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Riley County Juvenile Intake, and Community Corrections.

16. When will 2022 Fake Patty's Day statistics be available?

The Riley County Police Department will release law enforcement-related statistics for this event in a timely manner. In an attempt to report accurate information this will not be done immediately. Interested parties should check RileyCountyPolice.org approximately one week from the date of the event for updated statistics (this length of time is subject to change).