The Minor Riot
After a media-proclaimed riot on August 24, 2006, Stony Point made headlines. Security after this event was enhanced to a point of total "lock-down" at the campus. The aftermath following the fight, primarily the police handling of the event, lead to an investigation by the NAACP.
A sizable force reported to be around 30 officers strong was needed to quell the fighting.
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