The Sheriff’s department has a ‘foot patrol’ in Isla Vista with a zero tolerance policy for shenanigans, yet for the most part they maintain the respect and appreciation of students: http://www.sbsheriff.org/ivfp.html, http://www.sbsheriff.org/ivfaqs.html. All freshman sit through orientation sessions geared toward educating them in personal safety and responsible behavior. Kids who prefer a more controlled environment should take advantage of the guaranteed 4 years in university housing, as UCSB still has a dire shortage of affordable off campus housing for students.