By Police1 Staff
One of the most dangerous challenges police officers can face is the unpredictability and sheer power in numbers of a crowd that has spiraled out of control. For this week’s ‘Trending Topics,’ we take a look at a particular type of crowd – college students – and highlight five instances in which police had to step in. Take a look and share your thoughts below.
 | Mayhem erupts near pumpkin fest in New Hampshire Violent parties near the city’s annual pumpkin festival led to destruction, dozens of arrests and multiple injuries. |
 | Riots break out after WVU football win Crowds pushed over street lights and threw rocks, beer bottles and other items at public safety personnel and their vehicles. |
 | Calif. college party turns into brawl, about 100 arrested About 100 people were arrested and at least 44 people were taken to the hospital during a weekend college party that devolved into an out-of-control street brawl. |
 | 15 arrested after Ariz. fans clash with police on streets Footage of a suspect taking multiple pepper balls to his body before finally being restrained during the riot. Nine arrested were current University of Arizona students. |
 | Protesters at Calif. college clash with police Six officers suffered minor injuries in the scuffle. |